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Bitbucket vs Wasabi

Bitbucket logo

Bitbucket

Developer Tools

Git code management for professional teams

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Wasabi logo

Wasabi

Cloud

Hot cloud storage without egress fees

From
$7.99/month
Free plan
No

The short version

  • Only Bitbucket has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bitbucket limited build minutes compared to GitHub Actions - free tier capped at 50 minutes/month vs unlimited on GitHub; Wasabi 90-day minimum storage duration with no option to delete before full period without penalty
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitbucket and Wasabi actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitbucket and Wasabi differ
AttributeBitbucketWasabi
Starting priceFree$7.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Data CenterWeb, API
CategoryDeveloper ToolsCloud
Founded20082015

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bitbucket

Nothing recorded that Wasabi does not also cover.

Only in Wasabi

  • Hot Cloud Storage
  • S3 Compatible API
  • Object Lock
  • Versioning
  • Multi-region
  • Data Migration Tools
  • Immutability
  • Ransomware Protection

What people use each for

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

Bitbucket

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

Wasabi

  • Backup and recoverynot Bitbucket
  • Media storagenot Bitbucket
  • Archive replacementnot Bitbucket
  • Ransomware protectionnot Bitbucket

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

Wasabi

  • 90-day minimum storage duration with no option to delete before full period without penalty
  • Significantly smaller global footprint than AWS with only 16 regions, resulting in higher latency for users in underserved regions
  • Performance can degrade with high-volume transactions requiring throughput management strategies
  • Hot storage only, no cold/archival storage tier for long-term data at lower cost
  • Support responsiveness gaps with teams experiencing multi-day waits for critical issue resolution

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

Wasabi

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Wasabi review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitbucket if

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

Choose Wasabi if

  • You need hot cloud storage.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want s3 compatible api.

Questions people ask

Is Bitbucket or Wasabi better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitbucket starts at Free and Wasabi at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitbucket or Wasabi?
Bitbucket has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitbucket and $7.99/month for Wasabi.
Does Bitbucket or Wasabi run on more platforms?
Bitbucket runs on Web, Data Center. Wasabi runs on Web, API.
Can I use Bitbucket for free?
Yes. Bitbucket has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wasabi starts at $7.99/month.
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 Wasabi is typically brought in for.
What can Bitbucket do that Wasabi cannot?
Wasabi covers Hot Cloud Storage, S3 Compatible API, Object Lock, Versioning.

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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Wasabi: What is Wasabi's pricing structure?

Wasabi offers pay-as-you-go pricing at $7.99 per TB per month as of July 2026, with no egress or API request fees. Reserved capacity plans are available for multi-year terms with volume discounts.

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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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Wasabi: Does Wasabi charge for data downloads or API calls?

No. Wasabi includes zero egress fees and zero API request fees, which is a major cost advantage over AWS S3. Customers can plan their budget to the penny without worrying about surprise data transfer charges.

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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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Wasabi: Is there a minimum storage duration requirement?

Yes. Wasabi enforces a 90-day minimum storage term. Users who delete data before 90 days are still charged for the full 90-day period.

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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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Wasabi: Is Wasabi S3-compatible?

Yes. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage is fully S3-compatible, meaning organizations can integrate it into existing workflows without rewriting application code used with AWS S3.

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