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## GitHub Actions limitations While GitHub Actions offers powerful automation features, there are some limitations and challenges to consider, as reported by users on the G2 platform: - **Complexity:** The platform can feel overwhelming for new users, especially given the range of features and options available. The complexity of setting up workflows, particularly for those new to version control, contributes to a steep learning curve. - **Limited free tier for private repositories:** While GitHub provides some free minutes and storage, these are often insufficient for teams working on large or complex projects. The cost for additional resources can become a concern, especially for smaller organizations or teams with limited budgets. The pricing for larger teams, particularly those requiring private repositories, can be prohibitive. - **Inconsistent performance:** Users have reported slow deployment times, even for small applications, and occasional issues with downtime and performance lags exist. These slowdowns impact productivity and consume the allotted minutes from the usage quota, frustrating users on limited plans. - **Troubleshooting:** Debugging issues within GitHub Actions can also be time-consuming, as there is no single comprehensive guide for troubleshooting. This leads to delays when errors occur in workflows. In addition, our experience shows many organizations use GitHub Actions and related tools to **implement full Continuous Delivery pipelines**, even though they were not intended for this purpose. This creates the problem of Shadow CD: - Shadow CD creates an illusion of automation, but it lacks crucial elements that people need to trust it. - To manage layers of automation not supported by the platform, developers create collections of scripts, sometimes with hundreds or thousands of lines. - The scrips are often created and maintained by a handful of engineers, often just a single person. Maintenance, security, and support become a significant challenge.