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Function Point vs GitHub

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Function Point

Consulting

Agency management software for operations, projects and finances

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GitHub logo

GitHub

Technology

Where the world builds software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GitHub has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Function Point custom Saved Reports, Data Visualization and QuickBooks integration are reserved for the Optimize plan at $62-68/user/month, not the base Standardize plan; GitHub acquired by Microsoft in 2018, reducing pure independence despite operational autonomy

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Function Point and GitHub actually diverge.

Attributes where Function Point and GitHub differ
AttributeFunction PointGitHub
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryConsultingTechnology
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Function Point

Nothing recorded that GitHub does not also cover.

Only in GitHub

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

What people use each for

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

Function Point

No use cases recorded yet. See the Function Point review.

GitHub

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

Where each one falls short

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

Function Point

  • Custom Saved Reports, Data Visualization and QuickBooks integration are reserved for the Optimize plan at $62-68/user/month, not the base Standardize 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

Function Point

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Function Point 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 Function Point if

Nothing in the data separates Function Point from GitHub on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Function Point 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 Function Point or GitHub better?
Neither clearly leads. Function Point starts at On request and GitHub at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Function Point or GitHub?
GitHub has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Function Point and Free for GitHub.
Does Function Point or GitHub run on more platforms?
Function Point runs on Web. GitHub runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use GitHub for free?
Yes. GitHub has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Function Point starts at On request.
What can Function Point do that GitHub cannot?
GitHub covers Git repositories, Pull requests, Code review, Issues & projects.

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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