GitHub has announced that it is making private repositories with unlimited collaborators available for free to all users, granting access to core features such as CI/CD, project management, and code review without requiring a paid plan. Previously, organizations needed to subscribe to a paid plan for private development, but this change aims to eliminate cost barriers and allow more developers to collaborate efficiently on the platform. Additionally, GitHub has reduced the price of its paid Team plan from $9 to $4 per user per month, providing cost savings for existing customers who will see their bills automatically reduced. For teams requiring advanced or enterprise features, paid plans are still available, offering options such as code ownership and SAML support.