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GitHub vs Kanbanize

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GitHub

Software

Where the world builds software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kanbanize logo

Kanbanize

Software

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GitHub has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GitHub acquired by Microsoft in 2018, reducing pure independence despite operational autonomy; Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • They diverge on capability: GitHub covers Git repositories, Kanbanize covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GitHub and Kanbanize actually diverge.

Attributes where GitHub and Kanbanize differ
AttributeGitHubKanbanize
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20082012

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

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 GitHub

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

Only in Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub
  • SOC 2

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira

What people use each for

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

GitHub

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

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot GitHub
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot GitHub

Where each one falls short

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

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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Kanbanize if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio kanban.
Kanbanize review

Questions people ask

Is GitHub or Kanbanize better?
Neither clearly leads. GitHub starts at Free and Kanbanize at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GitHub or Kanbanize?
GitHub has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GitHub and On request for Kanbanize.
Does GitHub or Kanbanize run on more platforms?
GitHub runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use GitHub for free?
Yes. GitHub has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kanbanize starts at On request.
What is GitHub best used for?
GitHub is most often used for version control, code collaboration, ci/cd pipelines, project management. Of those, version control and code collaboration are not what Kanbanize is typically brought in for.
What can GitHub do that Kanbanize cannot?
GitHub covers Git repositories, Pull requests, Code review, Issues & projects. Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics. Both handle Slack, Jira.

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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