Compare Bitbucket and GitHub 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free for up to 5 users
$0.00 1 users
Bitbucket
Star Rating
(995)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free for up to 5 users
Browse all 3 pricing plansGitHub
Star Rating
(2,332)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 users
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that GitHub excels in collaboration features, with users praising its straightforward pull request system that keeps projects organized when multiple contributors are involved. This makes it a top choice for teams looking to streamline their coding processes.
- Users say that Bitbucket offers strong integration with Jira, which is particularly beneficial for teams already using Atlassian products. This seamless connection enhances project management and tracking, making it a reliable option for those in need of comprehensive workflow tools.
- Reviewers mention that GitHub's overall user satisfaction is significantly higher, with many highlighting its all-in-one platform for coding, collaboration, and version control. This holistic approach is often seen as a critical advantage for developers who want everything in one place.
- According to verified reviews, Bitbucket is appreciated for its built-in CI/CD pipelines, which simplify the deployment process. Users find this feature particularly useful for maintaining efficiency in their development workflows, especially in larger teams.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms have similar ease of setup and administration scores, but GitHub's larger user base and community support provide an edge in finding resources and troubleshooting help, making it easier for new users to get started.
- Users report that while both platforms have strong access control features, Bitbucket's user-level permissions are noted for their simplicity, which is crucial for teams that need to manage access effectively without complicating their workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bitbucket
Small teams
Free
for up to 5 users
- Unlimited private repositories
- Jira Software integration
- Projects
GitHub
Free for Individuals and Organizations
$0.00
1 users
Basics for teams and developers
- Unlimited public/private repositories
- Unlimited collaborators
- 2,000 Actions minutes/month (Free for public repositories)
Free Trial
Bitbucket
Free Trial is available
GitHub
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
817
9.3
2,018
Ease of Use
8.7
821
8.7
2,035
Ease of Setup
9.0
264
9.0
647
Ease of Admin
8.6
211
8.7
453
Quality of Support
8.5
646
8.7
1,613
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
183
8.9
389
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
775
8.9
1,964
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
140
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.6
140
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
144
Not enough data
8.5
126
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
9.0
145
Not enough data
8.1
127
Processes
Not enough data
9.0
143
Not enough data
8.7
138
Not enough data
8.6
138
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
8.8
38
Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.8
45
Testing
Not enough data
9.1
41
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
34
Not enough data
8.0
32
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.1
95
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.7
91
Not enough data
8.8
83
IT Management
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.7
79
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
242
Not enough data
9.2
250
Not enough data
8.8
230
Management
Not enough data
9.0
240
Not enough data
8.4
227
Not enough data
9.0
245
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
22
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
188
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
9.0
186
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
181
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
9.0
178
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.6
18
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.0
70
Not enough data
9.1
70
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.0
70
Not enough data
8.8
69
Management
Not enough data
8.8
135
Not enough data
9.1
143
Not enough data
8.6
130
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
142
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
8.6
126
Processes
Not enough data
8.9
134
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
9.1
142
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
224
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
8.6
198
Management
Not enough data
8.8
217
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
8.2
203
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
8.1
24
Documentation
Not enough data
8.7
180
Not enough data
8.7
170
Not enough data
8.5
163
Security
Not enough data
8.2
158
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
8.9
171
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bitbucket and GitHub are categorized as Version Control Hosting, Peer Code Review, and Gaming Tools
Unique Categories
Bitbucket has no unique categories
GitHub is categorized as DevOps Platforms, Software Composition Analysis, Cloud Infrastructure Automation, Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Application Release Orchestration, Continuous Delivery, Bug Tracking, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Build Automation, and Secure Code Review
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bitbucket
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GitHub
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
31.1%
Information Technology and Services
25.8%
Financial Services
3.9%
Internet
3.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Other
32.1%
Computer Software
32.1%
Information Technology and Services
22.4%
Internet
6.6%
Higher Education
3.3%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
32.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is bitbucket same as Git?
3 Comments
PM
No they are different source code control systemsRead more
how to push to bitbucket
2 Comments
JB
This question may be interpreted in multiple directions. If your code is with another provider, or you don't have any code yet, follow Bitbucket's "4...Read more
is there any way to contact on phone call to bit bucket?
2 Comments
GM
No, unfortunately there is no phone number because everything is resolved in the help center and ticket system.Read more
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
How is GitHub shaping the landscape of collaborative software development and version control?
3 Comments
MR
GitHub provides a platform for developers across the world to collaborate on projects, regardless of their location. It has become a vital tool for...Read more
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