Compare Azure Pipelines and GitHub

At a Glance
Azure Pipelines
Azure Pipelines
Star Rating
(367)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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GitHub
GitHub
Star Rating
(2,309)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 users
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that GitHub excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Azure Pipelines. Users appreciate its robust features for version control and collaboration, highlighting tools like pull requests and GitHub Actions that streamline team development.
  • Users say that GitHub's ease of use is a standout feature, with many praising its intuitive interface and quick onboarding process. Reviewers mention that it simplifies coding and documentation, making it easier to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • According to verified reviews, Azure Pipelines offers strong integration with Azure services, making it a reliable choice for CI/CD workflows. Users appreciate its YAML-based pipelines that facilitate versioning and rollbacks, which can be particularly beneficial for managing complex deployments.
  • Reviewers mention that while Azure Pipelines is effective for enterprise-level projects, it may not be as user-friendly for smaller teams. Some users find the dashboard straightforward but note that it can be less intuitive compared to GitHub's interface.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that GitHub's extensive community and resource availability enhance the user experience, allowing developers to easily access a variety of projects and repositories. This community support is a significant advantage for those looking to collaborate or find inspiration.
  • Users report that both platforms provide solid automation capabilities, but GitHub's integration with CI/CD tools is often seen as more seamless. Reviewers appreciate how GitHub facilitates smooth deployments and efficient code management, making it a preferred choice for many development teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Pipelines
No pricing available
GitHub
Free for Individuals and Organizations
$0.00
1 users
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Free Trial
Azure Pipelines
No trial information available
GitHub
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
300
9.3
1,997
Ease of Use
8.3
304
8.7
2,014
Ease of Setup
8.3
138
9.0
625
Ease of Admin
8.3
111
8.7
453
Quality of Support
8.3
261
8.7
1,596
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
106
8.9
389
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
297
8.9
1,948
Features by Category
Application Release OrchestrationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
52
8.7
172
Administration
8.7
40
8.9
138
8.6
39
9.0
145
8.7
39
8.6
138
Functionality
8.9
42
8.9
142
8.1
37
8.5
126
8.2
34
8.8
130
8.9
41
9.0
142
8.1
25
8.1
125
Processes
9.2
46
9.0
142
9.0
40
8.7
136
8.4
38
8.6
137
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.6
62
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
8.8
38
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.8
44
Testing
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.0
32
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Infrastructure AutomationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
120
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
9.1
94
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.8
83
IT Management
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.7
79
8.9
38
8.8
291
Functionality
8.9
33
9.1
240
9.2
35
9.2
248
8.6
32
8.8
232
Management
9.0
35
9.0
240
8.4
33
8.4
226
9.2
35
9.0
244
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.8
228
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
186
Not enough data
8.8
181
Not enough data
9.0
185
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
181
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
9.0
179
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Software Composition AnalysisHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
8.8
91
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.1
68
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.8
67
ServiceNow Store AppsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
38
8.8
177
Management
8.6
32
8.8
132
8.5
34
9.1
140
8.5
33
8.6
130
Functionality
9.1
36
8.8
138
9.0
35
8.9
133
8.7
33
8.6
127
Processes
9.1
35
8.9
133
8.9
32
8.8
127
9.4
33
9.1
139
Continuous IntegrationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.5
256
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
223
Not enough data
8.9
208
Not enough data
8.6
197
Management
Not enough data
8.8
217
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
8.2
202
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
8.6
210
Documentation
Not enough data
8.7
176
Not enough data
8.7
170
Not enough data
8.5
162
Security
Not enough data
8.2
158
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
8.9
170
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Pipelines
Azure Pipelines
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.5%
GitHub
GitHub
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
45.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Pipelines
Azure Pipelines
Information Technology and Services
29.2%
Computer Software
24.9%
Financial Services
4.8%
Internet
2.3%
Airlines/Aviation
2.0%
Other
36.8%
GitHub
GitHub
Computer Software
32.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Internet
6.6%
Higher Education
3.4%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
32.3%
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Discussions
Azure Pipelines
Azure Pipelines Discussions
What is Vsts used for?
2 Comments
Tony W.
TW
We used it to store our project details in. For communication and sending texts .Read more
Can Visual Studio Team Services be used to host npm packages?
1 Comment
Samir P.
SP
Well, Before you go through the trouble of setting up a private package server to host your Nuget, NPM, Maven or Gradle feeds, consider using Visual Studio...Read more
Is Visual Studio Team services free?
1 Comment
Samir P.
SP
As we know, a user who has Microsoft account can join VSTS by simply entering the credentials, if don't have then you can create and sign in the VSTS for...Read more
GitHub
GitHub Discussions
What is GitHub used for?
8 Comments
MK
- store software source code - use actions to execute CI / CD and publish artefacts / create releases - lightweight software project managementRead more
What can GitHub be used for?
5 Comments
Mohanendra S.
MS
It's a platform for version controlling. Where group of people collaborate each other and work on a single project. Read more
How is GitHub shaping the landscape of collaborative software development and version control?
4 Comments
HJ