Switch to Paid GitHub for Teams & Discounts?
Lately, our small dev team of eight has been debating whether to upgrade from the free GitHub plan. We’ve run into limits with private repositories and branch protection rules, and collaboration sometimes feels messy when multiple people are working on the same project. Last week, we almost lost some work because someone accidentally pushed to the wrong branch. It got me thinking — do the paid plans really make a difference for small teams like ours? And before spending on a subscription, is it worth looking for promo codes or discounts to make it more budget-friendly?
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We actually faced the same dilemma a few months ago, and moving to a paid plan improved workflow significantly. The advanced security features and protected branches reduced mistakes, and CI/CD integrations became easier to manage. Before signing up, we found a page highlighting some helpful GitHub promo codes, which allowed us to save a bit on the annual subscription. It didn’t change what the tool could do, but it made the decision easier from a budgeting perspective. For small teams, I’d say the main benefit is peace of mind and smoother collaboration rather than flashy new features.