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Fibery vs GitHub

Fibery logo

Fibery

Spreadsheet & Data

Connected workspace for product teams

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
GitHub logo

GitHub

Technology

Where the world builds software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fibery free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests; GitHub acquired by Microsoft in 2018, reducing pure independence despite operational autonomy
  • They diverge on capability: Fibery covers Customizable databases, GitHub covers Git repositories.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fibery and GitHub actually diverge.

Attributes where Fibery and GitHub differ
AttributeFiberyGitHub
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategorySpreadsheet & DataTechnology
Founded20182008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 Fibery

  • Customizable databases
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Whiteboards
  • Documents
  • Timelines
  • Formulas
  • Automations
  • API access

Only in GitHub

  • Git repositories
  • Pull requests
  • Code review
  • Issues & projects
  • GitHub Actions CI/CD
  • GitHub Pages
  • Security scanning
  • Dependency management

Both cover

  • Jira
  • Slack
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Fibery

  • Work management and product development platformnot GitHub
  • Relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, Gantt)not GitHub
  • Knowledge base and document collaborationnot GitHub

GitHub

  • Version controlnot Fibery
  • Code collaborationnot Fibery
  • CI/CD pipelinesnot Fibery
  • Project managementnot Fibery
  • Documentation hostingnot Fibery

Where each one falls short

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

Fibery

  • Free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • Free plan limited to 10 databases
  • Enterprise plan requires minimum of 25 paid users
  • SAML SSO available only on Enterprise plan

GitHub

  • Acquired by Microsoft in 2018, reducing pure independence despite operational autonomy
  • Primary focus on source control differs from purpose-built project management tools like Jira
  • Pricing for enterprise features and private repositories adds up compared to some self-hosted alternatives

Pricing, plan by plan

Fibery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fibery review.

GitHub

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited public/private repos
    • 2,000 CI/CD minutes/month
    • 500MB package storage
  • Team$4/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 3,000 CI/CD minutes/month
    • 2GB package storage
  • Enterprise$21/month
    • Everything in Team
    • 50,000 CI/CD minutes/month
    • 50GB package storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Fibery if

  • You need customizable databases.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want bi-directional linking.
Fibery review

Choose GitHub if

  • You need git repositories.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want pull requests.
GitHub review

Questions people ask

Is Fibery or GitHub better?
Neither clearly leads. Fibery starts at Free and GitHub at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fibery or GitHub?
Fibery starts at Free and GitHub at Free.
Does Fibery or GitHub run on more platforms?
Fibery runs on Web. GitHub runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Fibery for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Fibery best used for?
Fibery is most often used for work management and product development platform, relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, gantt), knowledge base and document collaboration. Of those, work management and product development platform and relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, gantt) are not what GitHub is typically brought in for.
What can Fibery do that GitHub cannot?
Fibery covers Customizable databases, Bi-directional linking, Whiteboards, Documents. GitHub covers Git repositories, Pull requests, Code review, Issues & projects. Both handle Jira, Slack, SOC2.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GitHub: What is a Git repository and how does GitHub use it?

A repository is the centralized database that stores the complete collection of files and folders for a codebase, along with the revision history. GitHub uses Git to provide distributed version control access to repositories with version tracking, branching, and collaboration features.

Source
GitHub: How does GitHub authentication work?

When you connect to a GitHub repository from Git, you need to authenticate with GitHub using either HTTPS or SSH. GitHub supports multiple authentication methods including passwords, personal access tokens, SSH keys, and GitHub Apps.

Source
GitHub: How long has GitHub been operating?

GitHub was founded in 2008 and launched publicly on April 10, 2008, making it the dominant git hosting platform for nearly two decades.

Source
GitHub: Who owns GitHub and when did the acquisition occur?

Microsoft acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion USD, with the deal announced June 4, 2018 and completed October 26, 2018. GitHub operates as an independent subsidiary within Microsoft.

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