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Comparison

GitHub vs Jira

Scored side by side on developer-tools, using the same criteria we apply across the category.

GitHub

The default home for source control, code review and CI, with the largest developer network effect.

4.7(21,400)$0 / $4 per user / month
Jira

The enterprise standard for issue tracking, with configurability that cuts both ways.

4.1(15,800)$0 / $8.60 per user / month

Scored side by side

Value for money

GitHub
4.3
Jira
3.4

GitHub verdict

The default, and correctly so. Evaluate GitLab only if you need a single self-hosted DevOps platform.

  • Largest ecosystem and integration surface
  • Actions covers most CI needs without a separate vendor
  • Talent familiarity reduces onboarding cost

Jira verdict

Still the right answer for large, process-heavy organisations. For teams under a hundred engineers the configurability is a cost, not a feature.

  • Models any process you can define
  • Deepest marketplace and integration ecosystem
  • Enterprise governance and audit capability
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FAQ

Common questions

What's the difference between GitHub and Jira?

GitHub: The default, and correctly so. Evaluate GitLab only if you need a single self-hosted DevOps platform. Jira: Still the right answer for large, process-heavy organisations. For teams under a hundred engineers the configurability is a cost, not a feature.

Which has better reviews, GitHub or Jira?

GitHub is rated higher — 4.7/5 versus 4.1/5, from 21,400 and 15,800 reviews respectively.

Does GitHub or Jira have a free plan?

Both do. GitHub starts at $0 / $4 per user / month, and Jira starts at $0 / $8.60 per user / month.