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AWS CodeCommit vs GitHub comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 5, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

AWS CodeCommit
Ranking in Version Control
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
GitHub
Ranking in Version Control
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of AWS CodeCommit is 7.0%, down from 8.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GitHub is 5.3%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

Munisaiteja Narravula - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient integration of code changes with seamless private repository management
AWS CodeCommit is highly user-friendly. It doesn't require any complex authentication, which makes the process seamless. Deployments happen in a straightforward manner once the code is organized correctly in the repository. The platform allows the creation of private repositories, securing and restricting access to our team members only. This ensures that unauthorized users cannot access sensitive files. AWS CodeCommit also integrates well when we use it with Check Point allowing us to implement information in the criteria we need.
Pervez Roy - PeerSpot reviewer
Very good for collaboration on software projects
We use GitHub for code repository alongside Bitbucket GitHub is very good for collaboration on software projects. We prefer Bitbucket for commercial use, while GitHub is used for open source. You can get the differences, history of changes, and version control for various pull requests. You can…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature of AWS CodeCommit is that it acts as a code repository with code versioning and approval features similar to those found on GitHub."
"AWS CodeCommit is simple and cheap."
"AWS CodeCommit is much easier to use than Bitbucket. It doesn't require any personal password or these things. We just need to put in our AWS account password and username."
"The customer service is pretty good."
"The solution's most valuable feature is versioning."
"The solution is quite scalable."
"AWS CodeCommit is highly user-friendly."
"The customer service and support for AWS CodeCommit are excellent."
"GitHub is convenient and easy to use."
"GitHub is good for small companies and for personal use."
"This solution is very easy to use which I like about it. The capacity to own artifacts and share them with others is another good feature. You don't have to write all your code from scratch, you can use available templates and alter the code according to your needs."
"I find GitHub very user friendly."
"The most valuable feature is help offered by the community for open-source projects."
"The support team is good."
"The versioning of the code and the tracking of changes are definitely some of my top features."
"The code versioning is excellent, and having a detailed log, including every change made to the code by every developer, is invaluable. It makes it so that if there is a bug or problem in the product channel, we can find exactly where it happened and how to fix it."
 

Cons

"Migration in and out of CodeCommit should be improved."
"Although CodeCommit's user interface is good, it can be improved when compared to other version controls like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket."
"Lately, it is turning out to be a little expensive. The market is preferring Azure because it offers resources at a much cheaper price."
"Although CodeCommit's user interface is good, it can be improved when compared to other version controls like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket."
"The solution could be more user-friendly and cheaper."
"When I compare code, AWS has a cap on the file size, and that size is pretty small compared to what GitHub and GitLab provide."
"Not really that much stands out. I am using CodeCommit since my customer asked me to use it. It is just an appliance, and GitHub and GitLab can do a better job."
"There is room for improvement in Insight Analytics."
"If you are uploading or cloning a large file, with more than 25 megs, it's pretty slow."
"There could be some improvements related to the automation of certain processes, especially with the integration of artificial intelligence."
"One area for improvement in GitHub could be integration with other tools, such as test management or project management tools."
"It would be beneficial if GitHub provided some security scanning for new libraries to ensure that there are no viruses in it."
"There is a bit of a learning curve."
"I would want to see some form of code security scanning implemented."
"I would like to see integration with Slack such that all of the changes made in GitHub are reflected there."
"Github needs more storage."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"AWS CodeCommit is competitively priced against all the other competitors."
"As for pricing, you can add the table in detail. You can visit Bitbucket or refer to any other tools. There, you can see what is the difference between your pricing and other prices. You have only mentioned it in a single line. Other tools have been mentioned in a table format, like, how many users, premium, normal accounts, and other things."
"It is open-source. There is no license for GitHub."
"We have an enterprise licensing agreement, and I am not part of the finance department so I can't say how much it costs."
"My company purchased it. Before, we used to receive the free version, but then they purchased some of the features."
"There are no licensing fees for the features that we use."
"GitHub is an open-source product, but when using the free-to-use version, anyone can see the code we're working on."
"I am using the free version of the solution. However, there are some costs my organization pays."
"The private repositories are free, which is very good."
"I think, in terms of price, GitHub is okay compared to other tools."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS CodeCommit?
Lately, it is turning out to be a little expensive. The market is preferring Azure because it offers resources at a much cheaper price. Compared to Azure, AWS is more expensive, and that's the trend.
What needs improvement with AWS CodeCommit?
There is room for improvement in Insight Analytics. A built-in dashboard with advanced analytics, like commit frequencies and pull request trends, could be added. These features would help gain dee...
What do you like most about GitHub?
The control is the most valuable feature as developers can work on a single code.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub?
I'm not aware of the costs associated with GitHub. I simply appreciate its efficiency in managing code and collaborating with team members.
What needs improvement with GitHub?
I would like to see some AI functionality included in GitHub, similar to the features seen in GitLab, to enhance productivity. Additionally, offering limited free access to features like Copilot co...
 

Comparisons

 

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Sample Customers

Edmunds, Gett, ClicksMob
Dominion Enterprises, NASA, Braintree, SAP, CyberAgent
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