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Dev tools · October 28, 2021

BuildJet for GitHub Actions

Managed high-performance runners for Github Actions

BuildJet for GitHub Actions launched on October 28, 2021 with 82 votes, #624 of 2,933 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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What it does

We provide users with managed high-performance runners for Github Actions. Think of it as a runner-as-a-service for GitHub Actions. It reduces your GitHub Actions CI run time significantly and is surprisingly easy to install.

Change 1 line, get 2x faster and cheaper builds

BuildJet for GitHub Actions gives you access to a secure and fast runner fleet. Simply change 1 line in your configuration file and you're ready to be more productive Installing BuildJet for GitHub Actions can't be easier. You simply sign in with your GitHub Account and authorize BuildJet to access your organisation. Now you can add BuildJet for GitHub Actions where ever you see the runs-on property. We believe people who use our service expect us to store their data securely, respect their business secrets and have their data security a primary priority. We pledge to keep your code secret and not accessed by anyone, including us. BuildJet for GitHub Actions gives you access to a secure and…from buildjet.com

Pricing, as stated on its site

Free tier, paid plans from $0.004/mo — Pay-per-minute usage pricing starting at $0.004/min for 2vCPU runners. Free tier includes $5 one-time credit and default concurrency limits. Optional Concurrency Extensions available at $300/month for

checked September 2026 · prices change

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