# CI runner prices: Linux arm64, 2 vCPU

Across 9 providers, one 5-minute job on a Linux arm64, 2 vCPU runner costs between ≥ $0.00625 (Ubicloud) and ≥ $0.05 (GitLab.com), with prices checked 31 Oct 2026.

Cost of one 5-minute job = price per minute × (run time + billed setup), rounded up to the billing increment, at least the minimum charge. "≥" means a billing term is not published, so the real cost may be higher. Method: https://roost.guide/methodology/

| # | Provider | Size | 5-min job | Billed | Price | RAM | Caveats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ubicloud | ubicloud-standard-2-arm | ≥ $0.00625 | 5 min | $0.00125 /min [1] | 6 GB | none |
| 2 | Blacksmith | blacksmith-2vcpu-ubuntu-2404-arm | ≥ $0.0125 | 5 min | $0.0025 /min [2] | 6 GB | none |
| 3 | Namespace | nscloud-ubuntu-24.04-arm64-2x4 | $0.015 | 5 min | $0.003 /min [3] | 4 GB | Max job 3 h |
| 4 | WarpBuild | warp-ubuntu-latest-arm64-2x | $0.015 | 5 min | $0.003 /min [4] | 8 GB | none |
| 5 | CRACI | craci (image: craci-slim-arm) | ≥ $0.02 | 5 min | $0.004 /min [5] | 6 GB | none |
| 6 | GitHub Actions | ubuntu-24.04-arm | $0.025 | 5 min | $0.005 /min [6] | 8 GB | none |
| 7 | GitHub Actions | linux_2_core_arm (larger runner) | $0.025 | 5 min | $0.005 /min [6] | 8 GB | Team plan |
| 8 | Depot | depot-ubuntu-24.04-arm | $0.03 | 5 min | $0.006 /min [7] | 8 GB | $20/mo plan |
| 9 | Namespace | nscloud-ubuntu-24.04-arm64-2x8 | $0.03 | 5 min | $0.006 /min [3] | 8 GB | Max job 3 h |
| 10 | Buildkite | LINUX_ARM64_2X4 (Small) | $0.04 | 5 min | $0.008 /min [8] | 4 GB | $30/mo plan, Pro plan |
| 11 | GitLab.com | saas-linux-small-arm64 | ≥ $0.05 | 5 min | $0.01 /min [9] | 8 GB | Prepaid, Max job 3 h |

## Listed but not ranked

- BuildJet (buildjet-2vcpu-ubuntu-2204-arm): Discontinued, $0.004 /min [10]
- Cirrus Runners (ghcr.io/cirruslabs/ubuntu-runner-arm64:24.04-sm): Legacy tier, unknown [11]

## Other shapes

- [Linux x64, 2 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/)
- [Linux x64, 1 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-x64-1/)
- [Linux x64, 4 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-x64-4/)
- [Linux x64, 8 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-x64-8/)
- [Linux x64, 16 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-x64-16/)
- [Linux x64, 30 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-x64-30/)
- [Linux x64, 32 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-x64-32/)
- [Linux x64, 64 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-x64-64/)
- [Linux x64, 96 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-x64-96/)
- [Linux arm64, 1 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-1/)
- [Linux arm64, 4 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-4/)
- [Linux arm64, 6 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-6/)
- [Linux arm64, 8 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-8/)
- [Linux arm64, 12 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-12/)
- [Linux arm64, 16 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-16/)
- [Linux arm64, 30 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-30/)
- [Linux arm64, 32 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-32/)
- [Linux arm64, 64 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-64/)
- [Windows x64, 1 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-x64-1/)
- [Windows x64, 2 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-x64-2/)
- [Windows x64, 4 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-x64-4/)
- [Windows x64, 8 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-x64-8/)
- [Windows x64, 16 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-x64-16/)
- [Windows x64, 32 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-x64-32/)
- [Windows x64, 64 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-x64-64/)
- [Windows x64, 96 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-x64-96/)
- [Windows arm64, 2 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-arm64-2/)
- [Windows arm64, 4 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-arm64-4/)
- [Windows arm64, 8 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-arm64-8/)
- [Windows arm64, 16 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-arm64-16/)
- [Windows arm64, 32 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-arm64-32/)
- [Windows arm64, 64 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/windows-arm64-64/)
- [macOS x64, 4 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-x64-4/)
- [macOS x64, 12 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-x64-12/)
- [macOS arm64, 2 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-arm64-2/)
- [macOS arm64, 3 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-arm64-3/)
- [macOS arm64, 4 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-arm64-4/)
- [macOS arm64, 5 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-arm64-5/)
- [macOS arm64, 6 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-arm64-6/)
- [macOS arm64, 8 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-arm64-8/)
- [macOS arm64, 12 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-arm64-12/)
- [macOS arm64, 16 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/macos-arm64-16/)

## Sources

[1] https://www.ubicloud.com/docs/about/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[2] https://www.blacksmith.sh/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[3] https://namespace.so/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[4] https://www.warpbuild.com/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[5] https://craci.com/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[6] https://docs.github.com/en/billing/reference/actions-runner-pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[7] https://depot.dev/docs/github-actions/runner-types (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[8] https://buildkite.com/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[9] https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/ (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[10] https://buildjet.com/for-github-actions/docs/about/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[11] https://cirrus-runners.app/setup/ (checked 31 Oct 2026)