Is 'Dependabot Pro' a standalone product?

No. 'Dependabot Pro' is not a named standalone product. Basic Dependabot features (security alerts, security updates, version updates) are free on all GitHub plans. Premium Dependabot features (e.g., Dependabot on Actions runners, auto-triage rules) are included in GitHub Code Security, which is part of the GitHub Advanced Security add-on. Most users associate paid Dependabot functionality with their GitHub Pro or Advanced Security subscription.

Do I still have access to Dependabot features after canceling?

Basic Dependabot alerts and version updates remain free and available on all plans even after downgrading. You lose premium features such as Dependabot on Actions runners and advanced auto-triage rules if you were on GitHub Advanced Security / Code Security. Access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.

Will I receive a refund after canceling?

GitHub does not issue prorated refunds for downgrading mid-cycle. You retain access to paid features until the end of the current billing period, after which no further charges occur. Refund exceptions require contacting GitHub Support directly.

How do I reactivate Dependabot premium features after canceling?

For GitHub Pro: go back to Settings → Billing and licensing → 'Upgrade to Pro'. For GitHub Advanced Security / Code Security: re-enable it in your organization's Settings → Billing & plans → Licensing and turn on Code Security or Secret Protection.

Will my repository data or Dependabot alerts be deleted after canceling?

No data is deleted. Your repositories, existing Dependabot alerts, and pull requests remain intact. You simply lose access to features beyond the free tier going forward.

Can I cancel GitHub Advanced Security for just one repository instead of the whole organization?

Yes. You can disable GitHub Advanced Security per-repository by going to the repository's Settings → Security & analysis and toggling off 'GitHub Advanced Security'. This removes that committer from your billable seat count on metered plans without canceling the entire organization subscription.

How to Cancel Dependabot Pro (2026)

Dependabot Pro plans start from $49.00/month. Follow our 7-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 3 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: April 2026

from CA$66.64/month

EasyYou save CA$799.68/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:3 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Go to GitHub Billing Settings

Sign in to GitHub, click your profile photo in the upper-right corner of any page, then click 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Open Billing and Licensing

In the left sidebar under the 'Access' section, click 'Billing and licensing'. This takes you to your billing overview at github.com/settings/billing.

View Additional Billing Details

On the Billing page, click 'Additional billing details' to expand the full plan management view showing your current plan.

Edit Your Current Plan

Under the 'Current plan' section, click the 'Edit' dropdown button next to your active paid plan (GitHub Pro or GitHub Advanced Security / Code Security add-on containing premium Dependabot features).

Select Downgrade or Cancel

From the Edit dropdown, click 'Downgrade to Free' (for GitHub Pro personal accounts) or 'Cancel subscription' (for GitHub Advanced Security / Code Security add-on). For organization-level Advanced Security, go to Organization Settings → Billing & plans → Licensing, find Advanced Security, and click 'Cancel subscription'.

Review Feature Loss Warning

GitHub displays a list of features you will lose access to after your current billing period ends. Read these carefully, including loss of Dependabot on Actions runners, auto-triage rules, and advanced security scanning (if on Advanced Security).

Confirm Cancellation

Click 'I understand, continue with downgrade' (personal accounts) or 'I understand, cancel Advanced Security' (org/enterprise Advanced Security) to finalize the cancellation. No further confirmation email is required.

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