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description: Compare GitHub vs Git 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 Git

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | GitHub | Git |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 6172 | 472 |
| **Starting Price** | US$4.00 | US$0.01 |
| **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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### GitHub

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

### Git

N/A

## Key features

### GitHub

- Application Security
- Automated Testing
- Bug Tracking
- Bug/Issue Capture
- Code Review
- Collaborative Development
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- Integrated Development Environment
- Milestone Tracking
- Monitoring
- Multi-Language Scanning
- Project Management
- Projections
- Quality Assurance
- SSL Security
- Source Control
- Version Control
- Web-based Deployment
- Wiki

### Git

- Bug Tracking
- Code Review
- Project Management
- Version Control

## Links

- [View GitHub Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/129067/github)
- [View Git Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/177211/git)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129067/177211/github/vs/git)

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