Code Management & Version Control

Essential platforms for source control, repository hosting, and code collaboration. From Git hosting to enterprise version control, find the right solution for your team.

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GitHub

Git Platform

The world's leading software development platform

GitHub is the most popular platform for version control and collaboration, hosting over 100 million repositories. It provides Git repository hosting, pull requests, code review, issue tracking, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD. With Copilot integration and a massive ecosystem of integrations, GitHub is the de facto standard for open source and enterprise development.

Key Features:

  • Git repository hosting with unlimited repos
  • Pull requests with code review tools
  • GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
  • GitHub Copilot AI integration
  • Issues, Projects, and Discussions
  • Security scanning and Dependabot

Best For:

Teams of any size who want the largest ecosystem, best community features, and seamless open source collaboration

Pricing:

Free for public repos, Team from $4/user/month, Enterprise from $21/user/month

Integrations:

GitHub ActionsVS CodeJetBrainsSlackJiraAzureAWSVercelNetlify
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GitLab

DevOps Platform

The complete DevOps platform

GitLab is a comprehensive DevOps platform that provides the entire software development lifecycle in a single application. Beyond Git hosting, it includes CI/CD pipelines, container registry, security scanning, monitoring, and project management. Available as SaaS or self-hosted, GitLab is popular with enterprises needing full control over their DevOps toolchain.

Key Features:

  • Complete DevOps lifecycle in one platform
  • Built-in CI/CD with Auto DevOps
  • Container and package registries
  • Security scanning (SAST, DAST, dependency)
  • Self-hosted or SaaS deployment options
  • Advanced project management and epics

Best For:

Enterprises wanting an all-in-one DevOps platform with self-hosting options and advanced security features

Pricing:

Free tier available, Premium from $29/user/month, Ultimate from $99/user/month

Integrations:

KubernetesDockerJiraSlackVS CodeJetBrainsPrometheusTerraform
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Bitbucket

Git Platform

Git solution for professional teams

Bitbucket is Atlassian's Git repository hosting service, designed to integrate seamlessly with Jira, Confluence, and the broader Atlassian ecosystem. It offers Bitbucket Pipelines for CI/CD, built-in code review, and branch permissions. Ideal for teams already using Atlassian tools who want tight integration across their workflow.

Key Features:

  • Native Jira and Confluence integration
  • Bitbucket Pipelines for CI/CD
  • Built-in code review and approval rules
  • Branch permissions and merge checks
  • Deployment tracking and environments
  • IP whitelisting and 2-step verification

Best For:

Teams using Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence) who want seamless integration and competitive pricing

Pricing:

Free for up to 5 users, Standard from $3/user/month, Premium from $6/user/month

Integrations:

JiraConfluenceTrelloSlackBambooAWSAzureVS Code
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Azure DevOps

DevOps Platform

Services for teams to share code and ship software

Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS/TFS) is Microsoft's comprehensive DevOps solution offering Azure Repos for Git hosting, Azure Pipelines for CI/CD, Azure Boards for work tracking, Azure Test Plans, and Azure Artifacts. It integrates deeply with the Microsoft ecosystem and supports both cloud and on-premises deployment.

Key Features:

  • Azure Repos with Git and TFVC support
  • Azure Pipelines with 1800+ free minutes/month
  • Azure Boards for agile planning
  • Azure Test Plans for manual testing
  • Azure Artifacts for package management
  • Deep Microsoft and Azure integration

Best For:

Organizations in the Microsoft ecosystem who want integrated DevOps with Azure cloud services

Pricing:

Free for up to 5 users, Basic from $6/user/month, additional services priced separately

Integrations:

AzureVisual StudioVS CodeGitHubSlackTeamsJenkinsKubernetes
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AWS CodeCommit

Cloud Git Hosting

Secure, scalable Git repositories in AWS

AWS CodeCommit is a fully managed source control service that hosts secure Git repositories. As part of the AWS ecosystem, it integrates seamlessly with CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and other AWS services. It offers unlimited repos, automatic encryption, and IAM-based access control, making it ideal for teams already invested in AWS.

Key Features:

  • Fully managed Git repositories
  • Automatic encryption at rest and in transit
  • IAM-based access control
  • Seamless AWS service integration
  • Pull requests with approval workflows
  • Triggers for Lambda and SNS notifications

Best For:

Teams deeply invested in AWS who want native Git hosting with IAM integration and minimal management overhead

Pricing:

Free for first 5 active users, then $1/active user/month, plus storage and request fees

Integrations:

AWS CodePipelineAWS CodeBuildAWS LambdaAWS SNSAWS CloudWatchAWS IAM
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Gitea

Self-Hosted Git

A painless self-hosted Git service

Gitea is a lightweight, self-hosted Git service written in Go. It's designed to be easy to install and run with minimal resources, making it perfect for small teams or individual developers who want full control over their code hosting. Gitea includes issues, pull requests, wiki, and actions for CI/CD.

Key Features:

  • Lightweight and fast (single binary)
  • Easy self-hosting with minimal resources
  • Issues, pull requests, and code review
  • Built-in wiki and project boards
  • Gitea Actions for CI/CD (GitHub Actions compatible)
  • OAuth2 and LDAP authentication

Best For:

Teams wanting self-hosted Git with low resource requirements and GitHub-like features without vendor lock-in

Pricing:

Free and open source (MIT License)

Integrations:

Gitea ActionsDrone CIJenkinsWebhooksLDAPOAuth2 providers
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Sourcegraph

Code Intelligence

Universal code search and intelligence

Sourcegraph is a code intelligence platform that provides universal code search across all your repositories. It offers precise code navigation, batch changes for large-scale refactoring, and code insights for analytics. With Cody AI assistant integration, Sourcegraph helps developers understand and modify code faster across any codebase size.

Key Features:

  • Universal code search across all repos
  • Precise code navigation (find references, go to definition)
  • Batch Changes for large-scale refactoring
  • Code Insights for analytics and trends
  • Cody AI coding assistant
  • Works with any Git host

Best For:

Large engineering organizations with multiple repositories who need powerful code search and large-scale automation

Pricing:

Free for up to 10 users, Enterprise pricing available

Integrations:

GitHubGitLabBitbucketAzure DevOpsGerritVS CodeJetBrains
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JetBrains Space

DevOps Platform

A complete software development platform

JetBrains Space is an integrated team environment combining Git hosting, code review, CI/CD, package repositories, issue tracking, and team communication. Built by JetBrains, it offers deep integration with IntelliJ-based IDEs. Space provides a unified platform for software teams to collaborate on projects from planning to deployment.

Key Features:

  • Git hosting with merge requests
  • Automation (CI/CD) with containers
  • Package repositories (Maven, npm, Docker)
  • Issues and project planning
  • Team chat and communication
  • Deep JetBrains IDE integration

Best For:

Teams using JetBrains IDEs who want an integrated platform for code, CI/CD, and team collaboration

Pricing:

Free for up to 5 users, from $8/user/month for larger teams

Integrations:

IntelliJ IDEAAll JetBrains IDEsSlackDockerKubernetesMavennpm
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GitKraken

Git Client

Legendary Git tools for developers and teams

GitKraken is a powerful Git GUI client that makes version control intuitive and visual. It offers a beautiful commit graph, easy merge conflict resolution, and integrations with major Git platforms. GitKraken also includes GitLens for VS Code and a CLI, making it a complete Git productivity suite for developers.

Key Features:

  • Visual commit graph and history
  • Intuitive merge conflict resolution
  • Interactive rebase and cherry-pick
  • Built-in code editor for quick changes
  • Workspaces for organizing repositories
  • GitLens extension for VS Code included

Best For:

Developers who prefer visual Git interfaces and want powerful tools for complex branching and merging workflows

Pricing:

Free for public repos, Pro from $4.95/user/month, Teams from $8.95/user/month

Integrations:

GitHubGitLabBitbucketAzure DevOpsJiraTrelloVS Code
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Perforce Helix Core

Enterprise VCS

Version control for large-scale development

Perforce Helix Core is an enterprise version control system designed for massive scale, handling large binary files and huge codebases that would challenge Git. Popular in game development, hardware design, and industries with large assets, it offers unmatched performance for repositories with terabytes of data and millions of files.

Key Features:

  • Handles massive files and repositories
  • Optimized for binary and large assets
  • Fine-grained access control
  • Exclusive file locking
  • Streams for advanced branching
  • Git integration with Helix4Git

Best For:

Game studios, hardware companies, and enterprises with large binary assets and files that exceed Git's capabilities

Pricing:

Free for up to 5 users, Enterprise pricing based on users and scale

Integrations:

Unreal EngineUnityVisual StudioJenkinsJiraHelix Swarm
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How to Choose Code Management Tools

For Open Source & Community

Choose platforms with strong community features and visibility:

  • GitHub - Largest developer community, best for OSS
  • GitLab - Great for self-hosted open source projects
  • Gitea - Lightweight, self-hosted option

For Enterprise & Compliance

Choose platforms with security, compliance, and self-hosting options:

  • GitLab - Best all-in-one DevOps with self-hosting
  • GitHub Enterprise - Enterprise features with self-hosting
  • Azure DevOps - Best for Microsoft compliance

For Cloud-Native Teams

Choose platforms that integrate with your cloud provider:

  • AWS CodeCommit - Native AWS integration
  • Azure DevOps - Native Azure integration
  • GitHub - Works well with any cloud via Actions

For Large Files & Game Dev

Choose platforms optimized for binary assets and large repositories:

  • Perforce Helix - Best for massive binary assets
  • GitHub with LFS - Git + Large File Storage
  • GitLab with LFS - Self-hosted with large file support

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