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# Compare Jira vs GitHub

Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/19319/129067/jira/vs/github

> Detailed comparison between Jira and GitHub. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Jira | GitHub |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 15312 | 6155 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 7.91 | USD 4.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### Jira

Jira is used by software developers, marketing teams, project managers, IT departments, engineering teams, design teams, operations staff, and enterprise organizations.

### GitHub

Development teams at startups and small businesses to Fortune 50 companies use GitHub, every step of the way.

## Key features

### Jira

- @mentions
- Agile Methodologies
- Bug Tracking
- Bug/Issue Capture
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- Integrated Development Environment
- Issue Management
- Milestone Tracking
- Monitoring
- Multiple Projects
- Project Management
- Projections
- Quality Assurance
- Real-Time Analytics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Source Control

### GitHub

- @mentions
- Agile Methodologies
- Bug Tracking
- Bug/Issue Capture
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- Integrated Development Environment
- Issue Management
- Milestone Tracking
- Monitoring
- Multiple Projects
- Project Management
- Projections
- Quality Assurance
- Real-Time Analytics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Source Control

## Links

- [View Jira Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/19319/jira)
- [View GitHub Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/129067/github)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/19319/129067/jira/vs/github)

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