Git vs GitHub comparison

Git and GitHub are both solutions in the Version Control category. Git is ranked #5 with an average rating of 9.6, while GitHub is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0. Git holds a 10.0% mindshare in VC, compared to GitHub’s 8.0% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Git users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of GitHub users who would recommend it.

Git

Read 38 Git reviews

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95% willing to recommend

GitHub

Read 95 GitHub reviews

3,567 Views
1,355 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 13, 2025

GitHub and Git compete in the version control and collaboration tools category. GitHub has the upper hand due to its extensive community support, collaboration tools, and integration capabilities.

Features: GitHub is renowned for its community support, collaboration tools like pull requests and branching, and integration with tools such as Jira, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps. Git offers straightforward version control, effective branch and merge conflict management, and supports both CLI and GUI operations.

Room for Improvement: GitHub needs to enhance its security features, improve integration with automation tools, and simplify interface complexities for non-technical users. Git requires a more user-friendly interface and improved branch management standardization. Both platforms struggle with large file handling and AI tool integration for automation and security analysis.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: GitHub is mainly cloud-based with hybrid and on-premises options and has a robust community although official support can be hit or miss. Git is commonly used in private infrastructures and relies on open-source support. Both could benefit from more direct and professional support.

Pricing and ROI: GitHub offers free public usage and tiered plans for private projects, though licensing complexities exist. Git is open-source and cost-effective with straightforward ROI. GitHub's pricing is reasonable, offering enhanced features at a premium compared to Git's free model.

To learn more, read our detailed Git vs. GitHub Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Git

Ranking in Version Control

5th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

GitHub

Ranking in Version Control

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Git is 10.0%, up from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GitHub is 8.0%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Version Control Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
GitHub	8.0%
Git	10.0%
Other	82.0%

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Grazvydas Govaras

Senior Solution Architect at Danske

Helps to store and version the code

We use the solution for code management to store and version the code. It is the standard service we use for developing applications and infrastructure services You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches. I would like to see less updates with the product. I…

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Kamalanadha Reddy

Senior DevOps Engineer at Simplify3x Software Private Limited

Improved deployment pipeline visibility with generally good support

My primary use case involves working with GitHub for code management. I have extensive experience using it for various tasks, such as creating repositories, managing pull requests, and utilizing GitHub Actions for automating workflows GitHub contributes to efficient project management by…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like Git's merging feature. For example, say there is an instance where I am working on the same code as another developer. Git automatically merges the work of two developers on the same file. If I'm working on line 50 and he's working on 60, and we both commit, it mergest automatically."

"You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches."

"The implementation is easy."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...Since I am a very simple user of the tool, its scalability is good for me."

"The most valuable feature of Git is its reliability and user popularity."

"The best thing about this solution is that it can be learned very quickly, and used very easily."

"The most valuable feature is having access to the local country repository even if we have problems with distance access."

"Git is easy to use."

More Git pros

"The most valuable aspects of GitHub are version control and parallel development. I also appreciate the forking part, which allows us to release a specific set of features to the environment."

"The initial setup was straightforward."

"The ease of use is valuable."

"This product is very good for storing and versioning code."

"We use GitHub instead of our regular shared drive. It offers instant access to shared folders as well as good security."

"The solution is scalable."

"Our code is secure."

"GitHub is convenient and easy to use."

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Cons

"Synchronization could be better. Sometimes when you create a branch and merge it into another branch, I think it's a bit complex for no reason. The initial setup is also tricky when you do it for the first time."

"New developers sometimes find it difficult to call a review or create a request."

"The solution could improve by having more customization."

"The UI can be more user-friendly."

"More security is always welcome in my opinion."

"The scalability could be better. I think it requires some discipline to have large teams working on the same project without facing problems merging code. I'm using Git for personal projects, but I know companies face merge conflicts when more than one person is working on code simultaneously."

"The GUI needs to be improved."

"The main problem for me is the frequent upgrades in the solution because every other upgrade is a minefield. When you do the upgrade, there is always something that doesn't work."

More Git cons

"The support team needs to have a well-defined SLA model since it is an area where the tool currently has some shortcomings."

"I would want to see some form of code security scanning implemented."

"It is difficult to merge a code or restore it to an older version."

"We would like this solution to have a more user-friendly interface."

"The sign in process is a bit difficult."

"The ticketing system is not working."

"I would like to see some AI functionality included in GitHub, similar to the features seen in GitLab, to enhance productivity."

"Github needs more storage."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing fees associated with it, and no extra, 'hidden' charges."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"Git is an open-source software."

"As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license."

"There are some extra costs to Git, but it depends on your use case."

"I am not required to pay due to the small number of users we have. We have a small user base, and we are not using the enterprise version."

"Git is free and you don't have to pay for it."

"We are using the open-source version, which is available free of charge."

More Git pricing and cost advice

"The product is reasonably priced."

"We have an enterprise licensing agreement, and I am not part of the finance department so I can't say how much it costs."

"Regarding pricing, I'd rate it eight out of ten. It's decent and not too expensive, and small businesses can also afford it. With AWS taking CodeCommit out of the market, I don't see many competitors for small companies in terms of GitHub."

"I think, in terms of price, GitHub is okay compared to other tools."

"The private repositories are free, which is very good."

"It is open-source. There is no license for GitHub."

"I am using the free version of the solution. However, there are some costs my organization pays."

"The price of this solution is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	21

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	48

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Git?

You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Git?

Git is an open-source software.

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What needs improvement with Git?

There is nothing that could be improved at this time.

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What do you like most about GitHub?

The control is the most valuable feature as developers can work on a single code.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub?

I am not aware about the pricing, so I will not be able to give feedback.

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What needs improvement with GitHub?

Sometimes we do not get the exact solution, and the suggested solution does not work, so GitHub could improve in that area. We have used GitHub mainly for the code generation part. That is the only...

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Overview

Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance. It outclasses SCM tools like Subversion, CVS, Perforce, and ClearCase with features like cheap local branching, convenient staging areas, and multiple workflows.

Git

GitHub is a web-based Git repository hosting service. It offers all of the distributed revision control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. Unlike Git, which is strictly a command-line tool, GitHub provides a Web-based graphical interface and desktop as well as mobile integration. It also provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project.

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Sample Customers

Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, LinkedIn, Netflix, PostgreSQL, Android, Rails, QT, Gnome, Eclipse

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