Bitbucket alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Bitbucket: smaller ecosystem and community than GitHub, and build minutes run out quickly on lower plans. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bitbucket, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitHub currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Bitbucket alternative for most people
GitHubLarger ecosystem and community, with Jira integration available too.
Best Bitbucket alternative for a free option
GiteaSelf-host your repositories now that Data Center is being retired.
Best Bitbucket alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitLabMore complete built-in CI/CD and a self-managed option.
Best Bitbucket alternative for open source
GitLabMore complete built-in CI/CD and a self-managed option.
Best Bitbucket alternative for self-hosting
Azure DevOpsIntegrated boards, repos and pipelines in one Microsoft suite.
Best Bitbucket alternative for Mac
GitHubLarger ecosystem and community, with Jira integration available too.
Best Bitbucket alternative for Windows
GitHubLarger ecosystem and community, with Jira integration available too.
Best Bitbucket alternative for Linux
GiteaSelf-host your repositories now that Data Center is being retired.
Best Bitbucket alternative for iPhone and Android
GitHubLarger ecosystem and community, with Jira integration available too.
Best Bitbucket alternative for working in the browser
CircleCIStronger dedicated CI that works with Bitbucket repositories.
Bitbucket alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Bitbucket?
GitHub ranks first right now. Larger ecosystem and community, with Jira integration available too. GitLab and Azure DevOps follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Bitbucket?
Yes. GitHub (free plan + paid), GitLab (free plan + paid), Azure DevOps (free plan + paid) and Gitea (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Bitbucket?
Yes: GitLab and Gitea. GitLab and Gitea can also be self-hosted.
Which Bitbucket alternatives work on Linux?
Gitea runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Bitbucket?
The complaints we hear most: smaller ecosystem and community than GitHub; build minutes run out quickly on lower plans; self-managed edition has an end date.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bitbucket, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.