SquidlySquidly vs GitHub Actions native
GitHub's Actions tab is the source of truth for a repository's workflows. Squidly adds a combined view across repositories. Which one fits depends on how many repositories you monitor and which details you need.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Capability | GitHub Actions native | Squidly |
|---|---|---|
| View runs across repositories | One repository at a time in its Actions tab. | Combined workflow run view for the repositories you add. |
| Inspect a single workflow run | Full native run, job, step and log detail. | Run details and logs are available on Premium. |
| Filter by repository | Within the current repository. | Filter the combined dashboard by one or more added repositories. |
| Usage overview | Review usage through GitHub billing pages. | Charts by repository, month and operating system. |
| Workflow notifications | Configure GitHub's own notification settings. | In-app notifications for workflow status updates. |
| Rerun or cancel a workflow | Available from GitHub. | Available from Squidly on Premium. |
| Setup | No additional tool or setup. | Connect GitHub and add repositories; Squidly creates a workflow-events webhook. |
| Where workflows run | GitHub Actions. | GitHub Actions. Squidly monitors runs; it does not execute workflows. |
| Price | Included with GitHub; Actions usage may be subject to GitHub's billing. | Free plan for public repositories; Premium is $10/month. Teams is coming soon. |
When the native Actions tab is enough
Stick with GitHub's native view if you mainly work in one repository, need the most complete detail for an individual run, or prefer not to add a third-party webhook. It requires no extra setup and remains the best place to inspect a run's full logs.
When Squidly may fit better
Consider Squidly when you routinely check several repositories and want a single view of their runs, usage charts and in-app status notifications. GitHub still runs the workflows; Squidly is an additional monitoring dashboard, not a replacement for the native Actions tab.
Read the GitHub Actions monitoring dashboard guide or review Squidly pricing and plan features.