TL;DR - Dependabot
- Dependabot is an automated dependency update tool that creates pull requests for outdated packages
- It monitors your repositories and proposes updates with changelogs and compatibility scores
- Completely free, built into GitHub
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 88/100
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GitHub native
- Dependency updates
- Security alerts
- All languages
- Automatic PRs
About Dependabot
Dependabot keeps dependencies updated automatically. It opens pull requests when new versions are available—security patches and updates without manual tracking.
GitHub integration is native. Version constraints are respected. The automation reduces the boring maintenance work.
Development teams on GitHub use Dependabot because dependency updates shouldn't require human attention to track.
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Dependabot FAQ
Yes, Dependabot is free for all GitHub repositories. Owned by GitHub. No paid version.
Dependabot automates dependency updates. Creates PRs when dependencies have new versions or security fixes. Built into GitHub.
Configure dependabot.yml in your repo. Dependabot checks for updates on schedule and creates PRs. Review and merge updates.
Renovate is more configurable with more features. Dependabot is simpler and built into GitHub. Dependabot for simplicity; Renovate for power.