# CI runner prices: Windows x64, 8 vCPU

Across 6 providers, one 5-minute job on a Windows x64, 8 vCPU runner costs between $0.12 (Namespace) and $0.32 (Buildkite), 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 | Namespace | nscloud-windows-2022-amd64-8x16 | $0.12 | 5 min | $0.024 /min [1] | 16 GB | Max job 3 h, Team plan |
| 2 | Blacksmith | blacksmith-8vcpu-windows-2025 | ≥ $0.16 | 5 min | $0.032 /min [2] | 28 GB | none |
| 3 | Depot | depot-windows-2025-8 | $0.16 | 5 min | $0.032 /min [3] | 32 GB | $20/mo plan |
| 4 | WarpBuild | warp-windows-latest-x64-8x | $0.16 | 5 min | $0.032 /min [4] | 32 GB | none |
| 5 | GitHub Actions | windows_8_core (larger runner) | $0.21 | 5 min | $0.042 /min [5] | 32 GB | Team plan |
| 6 | Namespace | nscloud-windows-2022-amd64-8x32 | $0.24 | 5 min | $0.048 /min [1] | 32 GB | Max job 3 h, Team plan |
| 7 | Buildkite | WINDOWS_AMD64_8X32 (Large) | $0.32 | 5 min | $0.064 /min [6] | 32 GB | $30/mo plan, Pro plan |

## 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, 2 vCPU](https://roost.guide/ci-runners/linux-arm64-2/)
- [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, 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://namespace.so/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[2] https://www.blacksmith.sh/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[3] https://depot.dev/docs/github-actions/runner-types (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[4] https://www.warpbuild.com/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[5] https://docs.github.com/en/billing/reference/actions-runner-pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)
[6] https://buildkite.com/pricing (checked 31 Oct 2026)