Code Hosting Platforms
Where you host your code shapes your development workflow. GitHub dominates open source, GitLab offers complete DevSecOps, and Bitbucket integrates tightly with Atlassian's suite.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | GitHub | GitLab | Bitbucket |
|---|---|---|---|
| CI/CD | Actions (Excellent) | Built-in (Excellent) | Pipelines (Good) |
| Community | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★ |
| Self-Hosted | Enterprise only | Free CE edition | Data Center |
| Free Tier | Generous | Generous | 5 users |
Our Verdict
GitHub is the default for most teams. GitLab is the pick for self-hosted DevSecOps. Bitbucket only makes sense if you're all-in on Jira and Confluence.