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Bitbucket vs Fig

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Bitbucket

Software

Git code management for professional teams

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
F

Fig

Software

IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bitbucket limited build minutes compared to GitHub Actions - free tier capped at 50 minutes/month vs unlimited on GitHub; Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitbucket and Fig actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitbucket and Fig differ
AttributeBitbucketFig
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Data CenterWeb
Founded20082020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bitbucket

  • Hosting Git repositories for a software teamnot Fig
  • Running CI and deployments with Bitbucket Pipelinesnot Fig
  • Code review with branch permissions and access controlsnot Fig
  • Linking commits to Jira issues and updating their status automaticallynot Fig
  • Security scanning through Snyk and partner integrationsnot Fig

Fig

No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bitbucket

  • Limited build minutes compared to GitHub Actions - free tier capped at 50 minutes/month vs unlimited on GitHub
  • Reliability issues with frequent outages reported by users
  • No native way to execute Bitbucket Pipeline YAML files locally for testing
  • Smaller ecosystem and community compared to GitHub

Fig

  • Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
  • The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
  • The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitbucket

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • Unlimited repositories
    • 1 GB storage
  • Standard$3.65/month
    • 2,500 pooled build minutes
    • All Bitbucket features
  • Premium$7.25/month
    • 3,500 build minutes
    • Merge checks
    • IP allowlisting

Fig

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitbucket if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Data Center.
Bitbucket review

Choose Fig if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fig review

Questions people ask

Is Bitbucket or Fig better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitbucket starts at Free and Fig at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitbucket or Fig?
Bitbucket starts at Free and Fig at Free.
Does Bitbucket or Fig run on more platforms?
Bitbucket runs on Web, Data Center. Fig runs on Web.
Can I use Bitbucket for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bitbucket best used for?
Bitbucket is most often used for hosting git repositories for a software team, running ci and deployments with bitbucket pipelines, code review with branch permissions and access controls, linking commits to jira issues and updating their status automatically. Of those, hosting git repositories for a software team and running ci and deployments with bitbucket pipelines are not what Fig is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bitbucket: Does Bitbucket offer a free tier?

Yes. The Free plan supports up to 5 users with 1 GB of file storage for LFS, 50 build minutes per month, and unlimited public and private repositories. The plan can be upgraded anytime.

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Bitbucket: Can I self-host Bitbucket?

Yes. Bitbucket Data Center is available for self-hosted deployments starting at $2,300 per year. It provides teams with complete control of their environments and disaster recovery capabilities.

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Bitbucket: How many build minutes do I get with Bitbucket Pipelines?

Free plan includes 50 build minutes per month. Standard plan ($3.65/user/month) includes 2,500 pooled build minutes. Premium plan ($7.25/user/month) includes 3,500 build minutes. Additional minutes can be purchased in $10 packs for 1,000 minutes.

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Bitbucket: Does Bitbucket integrate with Jira?

Yes. Bitbucket integrates natively with Jira, allowing you to track associated builds and deployments to Jira work items. It also integrates with Slack, Compass, and VS Code.

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