Replace GitHub Enterprise with software you own.
Code hosting shouldn't cost $21/developer/month. We build a custom alternative in 10-16 weeks for $40,000–$70,000.
GitHub Enterprise per seat/mo
One-time build
Savings over 3 years
Build time
The Problem
Why teams leave GitHub Enterprise
Per-developer pricing adds up for large engineering teams
Advanced Security (GHAS) costs $49/committer/month extra
Actions minutes have usage-based pricing
Copilot costs $19-$39/user/month on top
Microsoft/Copilot integration pressure
Packages and storage have separate pricing
What We Build Instead
Your custom devops & engineering tool
Git hosting with CI/CD on your infrastructure
Code review with custom approval workflows
Security scanning and vulnerability detection built-in
Package registry and artifact management
Custom developer experience tools and dashboards
Unlimited users and storage on your servers
The Math
GitHub Enterprise vs. custom build
Based on 100 seats at $21/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying GitHub Enterprise
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 100 seats
$3,410
4% less than GitHub Enterprise
Pricing Breakdown
GitHub Enterprise tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across GitHub Enterprise's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | $4/mo | $4/mo | Unlimited repos, 2,000 Actions minutes, 2 GB Packages storage, Protected branches |
| Enterprise Cloud | $21/mo | $21/mo | 50,000 Actions minutes, 50 GB Packages, SAML SSO, Code owners |
| Enterprise Server | $21/mo | $21/mo | Self-hosted, LDAP, Clustering, Backup utilities |
| Advanced Security | $49/mo | $49/mo | Code scanning, Secret scanning, Dependency review, Security overview |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $40,000–$70,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From GitHub Enterprise to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off GitHub Enterprise in 10-16 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
2 weeksAudit repos, Actions workflows, packages, and team permissions
Architecture & Design
2-3 weeksDesign self-hosted Git platform with CI/CD and security scanning
Core Development
5-8 weeksBuild Git server, CI/CD engine, code review, and package registry
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate repos, Actions workflows, and validate CI/CD pipelines
Deployment & Training
1-2 weeksDeploy platform and train engineering teams
Total build time
10-16 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of GitHub Enterprise features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | GitHub Enterprise | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Git Repository Hosting | |||
| Pull Requests & Code Review | |||
| CI/CD Pipelines | |||
| Package Registry | |||
| Security Scanning | |||
| Branch Protection Rules | |||
| Issue Tracking | |||
| Actions Marketplace | Custom CI/CD steps built for your stack | ||
| Copilot AI | Integrate with your choice of AI coding tools | ||
| Unlimited CI/CD Minutes | Run on your compute — no minute limits | ||
| Unlimited Users | No per-developer pricing at scale |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what GitHub Enterprise offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From GitHub Enterprise to ownership in 10-16 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your GitHub Enterprise usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom devops & engineering tool with only the features you need. 10-16 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from GitHub Enterprise, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.
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