{% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} usage is free for standard {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}-hosted runners in public repositories, and for self-hosted runners. For private repositories, each {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} account receives a certain amount of free minutes and storage for use with {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}-hosted runners, depending on the account's plan. Any usage beyond the included amounts is controlled by spending limits.