required IP base access for all repo created and shared in team

[adminaeonsoft]

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We are currently using a GitHub Organization (Free plan) for managing our development projects.

We would like to explore upgrading to a suitable GitHub plan that supports enhanced security features, specifically:

Restricting repository access to office network (IP allow list)

Advanced security and audit controls

Better user and access management

Kindly provide details on:

Available plans (Team / Enterprise)

Pricing structure

Implementation and support process

We would appreciate your guidance in selecting the most suitable plan for our organization.

Looking forward to your response.

[Radi410]

Quick reality check: If you want to lock your repos down to an office IP, the GitHub Team plan won't cut it. That feature is the "velvet rope" of the Enterprise Cloud tier ($21/user).

Think of it this way:

Team ($4/user): Great for organizing humans, but anyone with a login can push code from a Starbucks.

Enterprise ($21/user): This is where you get the IP Allow List, SAML SSO (no more "forgotten password" tickets), and Enterprise Managed Users (EMUs).

It’s a jump in price, but it’s the only way to ensure your code stays within your office walls. You can flip the switch in your settings today, but I’d recommend setting up your static IP ranges before you toggle the "Restrict" button otherwise, you might accidentally lock yourself out of your own house!

[neilduraiswami-Aeon]

From scouring the GitHub documentation this is what I could collect maybe this helps @adminaeonsoft :

GitHub Plans Comparison

Feature Category	Free Plan	Team Plan	Enterprise Plan
Pricing	$0	$4 per user/month	Starts at $21 per user/month
Repositories	Unlimited repos	Unlimited repos	Unlimited repos
Collaboration	Basic	Code owners multiple reviewers repo rules	All Team features and enterprise-level controls
Security	Dependabot alerts	Same as Free	Advanced security like secret scanning code scanning dependency review
IP Allow List	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	✅ Available
Access Control	Basic role-based	More detailed roles	SAML SSO SCIM provisioning and company-level policies
Audit & Compliance	Limited	Basic logs	Advanced audit logs and compliance reports
User Management	Basic	Team-based permissions	Centralized user management and auto provisioning
Support	Community support	Standard support	Enterprise support onboarding and account manager
Deployment	GitHub.com only	GitHub.com only	Cloud or self-hosted option

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Pricing Structure

Plan	Cost	Notes
Free	$0	Good for basic use
Team	$4 per user/month	Good for team collaboration
Enterprise	Starts at $21 per user/month	Best for security compliance and scaling (extra cost for add-ons)

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Implementation & Support

Category	Details
Trial & Migration	30-day free trial and easy upgrade from Free or Team
Security Setup	Set IP allow list enable SSO and SCIM
Audit & Compliance	Track activity and meet standards like SOC 2 and GDPR
Support	Priority support onboarding help and dedicated manager

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Final Recommendation

Enterprise plan is the best choice because it supports IP restriction advanced security better control and proper audit features.

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References

• GitHub Pricing: https://github.com/pricing
• GitHub Plans Overview: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/learning-about-github/githubs-plans
• GitHub Enterprise Features: https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/admin/overview/about-github-enterprise-cloud
• IP Allow List Docs: https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/admin/configuring-settings/hardening-security-for-your-enterprise/restricting-network-traffic-to-your-enterprise-with-an-ip-allow-list

[Lenny-Lewis]

For your GitHub Organization (currently on the Free plan), the best options are GitHub Team or GitHub Enterprise. If you need advanced security features like IP allow lists, audit logs, and granular access controls, you’ll need GitHub Enterprise. GitHub Team is more affordable but does not include enterprise-grade security.

Plan Comparison
Feature GitHub Team GitHub Enterprise
Price $4 USD per user/month Custom pricing (via Microsoft/GitHub sales)
Repository Access Rules Basic repository rules IP allow lists (restrict access to office network)
Security Dependabot alerts, basic code scanning GitHub Advanced Security (secret scanning, code scanning, dependency review)
Audit & Compliance Limited Enterprise audit logs, compliance reports
User Management Org-level roles, code owners Centralized user & license management across orgs
Support Community + standard GitHub support Enterprise support, SLAs, onboarding assistance

Pricing Structure
GitHub Team: $4 USD per user/month (straightforward subscription).

GitHub Enterprise: Pricing is custom depending on your organization size, billing agreement, and whether you purchase through GitHub directly or via Microsoft Azure. Typically negotiated with sales.

⚙️ Implementation & Support Process
Trial: GitHub offers a 30-day free trial of Enterprise, including Copilot and Advanced Security.

Upgrade Path:

From your organization settings, you can upgrade to Team directly.

For Enterprise, you must contact GitHub/Microsoft sales to enable enterprise features.

Setup:

Configure IP allow lists to restrict repository access to your office network.

Enable Advanced Security for code scanning and secret detection.

Set up audit logs and compliance monitoring.

Support: Enterprise customers get dedicated onboarding, priority support, and SLAs.

✅Recommendation
Since your main requirements are IP allow lists, advanced security, and audit controls, GitHub Enterprise is the most suitable plan. GitHub Team is a good step up from Free for collaboration features, but it does not meet your stated security needs.