Development Tools · head to head
Git vs Bitbucket
Git
Development Tools
A free and open source distributed version control system
- From
- Free
- Rated
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Bitbucket
Development Tools
Git code management for professional teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Git licensed under GNU GPL version 2.0 as stated on git-scm.com/about; as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare; Bitbucket limited build minutes compared to GitHub Actions - free tier capped at 50 minutes/month vs unlimited on GitHub
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Git and Bitbucket actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Git
No use cases recorded yet. See the Git review.
Bitbucket
- Hosting Git repositories for a software teamnot Git
- Running CI and deployments with Bitbucket Pipelinesnot Git
- Code review with branch permissions and access controlsnot Git
- Linking commits to Jira issues and updating their status automaticallynot Git
- Security scanning through Snyk and partner integrationsnot Git
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Git
- Licensed under GNU GPL version 2.0 as stated on git-scm.com/about; as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
- Git is a command line tool by design; graphical workflows and hosted collaboration depend entirely on third party GUIs and hosting services layered on top, per git-scm.com/about
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Git
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Git review.
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
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Git or Bitbucket better?
- Neither clearly leads. Git starts at Free and Bitbucket at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Git or Bitbucket?
- Git starts at Free and Bitbucket at Free.
- Does Git or Bitbucket run on more platforms?
- Git runs on Web. Bitbucket runs on Web, Data Center.
- Can I use Git for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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.
SourceBitbucket: 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.
SourceBitbucket: 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.
SourceBitbucket: 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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