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description: Compare GitHub vs Bitbucket to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in New Zealand.
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# Compare GitHub vs Bitbucket

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> Detailed comparison between GitHub and Bitbucket. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | GitHub | Bitbucket |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 6155 | 1343 |
| **Starting Price** | US$4.00 | US$3.30 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, Chat |
| **Training** | Videos | Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### GitHub

Development teams at startups and small businesses to Fortune 50 companies use GitHub, every step of the way.

### Bitbucket

Software developers and product teams

## Key features

### GitHub

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Automated Testing
- Bug Tracking
- Code Review
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Continuous Deployment
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- Integrated Development Environment
- Issue Tracking
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Release Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Source Control
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Wiki

### Bitbucket

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Automated Testing
- Bug Tracking
- Code Review
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Continuous Deployment
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- Integrated Development Environment
- Issue Tracking
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Release Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Source Control
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Wiki

## Links

- [View GitHub Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/129067/github)
- [View Bitbucket Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/157785/bitbucket)
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