Runloft vs Ubicloud
Ubicloud is the cheapest Linux runner on list price, and we say so. Runloft costs a little more and covers Windows and macOS too, with every job in a fresh microVM, billed per second.
| Feature | Ubicloud | Runloft |
|---|---|---|
| Linux, 2 vCPU, per minute | $0.002 premium, $0.00125 standard | $0.003 |
| Windows | Not offered | $0.007 per 2 vCPU-minute (by request) |
| macOS | Not offered | $0.06 per minute (by request) |
| Personal GitHub accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Free usage | See their pricing page | 3,000 Linux minutes per month |
Ubicloud prices from ubicloud.com, October 2026. Runloft prices are on the pricing page.
When Ubicloud is the better fit
- Lowest possible Linux price is the deciding factor.
- You only run Linux jobs and do not expect to need Windows or macOS.
When Runloft is
- You want one provider for Linux, Windows and macOS jobs.
- You want per-second billing and spend limits built for agents that run on every comment.
Trying it takes one line
Install the GitHub App on one repository and change one job. If it is not for you, change the line back; there is nothing else to undo.
All comparisons. Others: GitHub-hosted runners, Blacksmith, Depot, WarpBuild, Namespace, RunsOn
.github/workflows/ci.yml
jobs:
build:
- runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+ runs-on: runloft-ubuntu-24.04