--- description: Learn more about GitHub price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: GitHub Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [App Development Software](/directory/30082/application-development/software) > [GitHub](/software/129067/github) # GitHub Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/129067/github Page: 1 / 247\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/129067/github?page=2) > GitHub enables development teams to collaborate, and review and manage code within a DevOps pipeline and built-in code security. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 6155 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses GitHub? Development teams at startups and small businesses to Fortune 50 companies use GitHub, every step of the way. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 6155 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 4.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Free (Basics for teams and developers) $0 per month Team (Advanced collaboration and support for teams): $4 per user / month Enterprise (Security, compliance, and flexible deployment for enterprises): $21 per user/month - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq and 27 more ## Features - Application Security - Automated Testing - Backlog Management - Bug Tracking - Bug/Issue Capture - Code Review - Collaboration Tools - Collaborative Development - Configuration Management - Continuous Delivery - Continuous Deployment - Continuous Integration - Dashboard - Debugging - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Issue Management - Issue Tracking - Milestone Tracking - Monitoring - Project Management - Quality Assurance - Real-Time Analytics - Release Management - Reporting/Project Tracking - Repository Management - Task Management - Task Progress Tracking - Ticket Management - Version Control - Vulnerability Scanning ## Integrations (14 total) - CircleCI - Git - Heroku - JIRA Service Management - Jenkins - Jira - Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Visual Studio - Netlify - Pivotal Tracker - Slack - Trello - Vercel - Visual Studio Code ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30082/application-development/software) ## Related Categories - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30082/application-development/software) - [Source Code Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31420/source-code-management/software) - [Nonprofit Project Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/32439/project-management-software-for-nonprofits/software) - [Project Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30002/project-management/software) - [Continuous Integration Tools](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31119/continuous-integration/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Jira](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/19319/jira) — 4.4/5 (15314 reviews) 2. [Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/101288/microsoft-visual-studio) — 4.6/5 (3004 reviews) 3. [GitLab](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/159806/gitlab) — 4.6/5 (1215 reviews) 4. [Bitbucket](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/157785/bitbucket) — 4.6/5 (1343 reviews) 5. [Airtable](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/146652/airtable) — 4.6/5 (2222 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Convenient project management and deployment" — 5.0/5 > **Josh** | *3 March 2026* | Computer Hardware | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Super easy to use. All commonly used functions are always laid out in a very user friendly layout to allow easier navigation. > > **Cons**: Nothing major at all. If I had to say something I would maybe like to see improvement of access to files in repos. > > Always pleased with any project I am working on. Contacting the Devs for support is a breeze to have issues resolved in a timely manner everytime. ----- ### "Efficient Collaboration with a Learning Curve" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *8 February 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like GitHub’s seamless version control and collaboration features, including pull requests, branching, and issue tracking, which streamline teamwork and code reviews. > > **Cons**: I find GitHub’s interface and navigation overwhelming at times, especially for beginners. Managing permissions, large repositories, and complex workflows can be confusing, and the free plan has limitations for private repos and advanced features. > > My overall experience with GitHub has been highly positive for version control and collaboration. It’s great for managing code, tracking issues, and working with teams, though it can feel complex for newcomers. ----- ### "The Essential Platform for Developers" — 5.0/5 > **Junaid** | *15 January 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about GitHub is how seamlessly it handles version control and team collaboration with features like pull requests, code reviews, and issue tracking that keep everything organised and transparent. > > **Cons**: What I liked least is that the advanced features security tools can get expensive for small teams or individual users. > > My overall experience with GitHub has been outstanding and found very easy to use. I have relied on it daily since around 2018 for personal projects and open source contributions. ----- ### "GitHub Made Development Easier" — 4.0/5 > **Christian** | *22 September 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like how easy GitHub makes it to collaborate with others through pull requests and issues. It’s also great being able to track changes and roll back to earlier versions when needed. On top of that, I enjoy being part of such a large open-source community where I can learn from other projects and share my own work. > > **Cons**: I think the thing I like least about GitHub is that it can feel a bit overwhelming at first, especially with all the different features and settings. Sometimes the interface can be a little confusing, and it takes some time to figure out where everything is. > > My overall experience with GitHub has been really positive. It’s a powerful platform that makes collaboration, version control, and project management much easier. While there’s a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, once you get used to it, it becomes an essential tool that I rely on regularly. ----- ### "Great Git repository" — 5.0/5 > **Eric** | *17 March 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of the most popular Git platforms. Cloud hosted and responsive - never had a performance issue with it. UI is intuitive and allows good team collaboration for PR reviews/comments/corrections. > > **Cons**: Not a lot\! I'd rate it slightly above BitBucket which is another leading contender for repository hosting. > > Positive. 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