I'm looking for advice on whether to go with GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket for my startup. Right now, I'm flying solo as the only employee. My business is a SaaS model selling licenses for software that operates on Android and Linux. I've heard that Bitbucket is mainly beneficial if you're already using Atlassian products, which I'm not. GitLab's pricing seems high, but since I'm starting out, I'd only use the free tier for these platforms. What do you all recommend? I want to make the right choice now to avoid complications later when my business grows.
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Honestly, it doesn't matter too much which one you pick right now. You should focus on generating revenue instead of getting bogged down by this kind of decision. Use whatever platform you’re most comfortable with.
The mindset of needing the absolute best option from the start is flawed. There's no clear 'best'. The important thing is that you'll likely need to make changes down the line, and that’s okay. Right now, I'd recommend GitHub. It has a solid pricing model and efficient CI/CD tools. You can always switch to something like GitLab later based on your needs and growth.
If you’re on your own, you might want to try Gitea. It’s lightweight and easy to use.
I'd lean towards GitLab because of its handy templates for CI/CD. I haven't tried Bitbucket, though.
I suggest steering clear of Atlassian products altogether. You might want to consider alternatives.
What’s wrong with Atlassian? I've not had any issues.
Totally agree. Just go with what you know best and don't waste time stressing over options that won’t make or break your startup.