# Page 4 | GitHub Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is GitHub the right Application Development solution for you? Explore 6166 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/reviews --- GitHub 4.8 (6166) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated April 16th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of GitHub ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 6165 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Owner of ShadowPlayersDev Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Manage projects with GitHub" December 10, 2024 5.0 I've been using GitHub to manage multiple projects, like Discord bots, websites and NodeJS projects. Recently I've worked with Full Stack projects. Pros GitHub allows version control using Git, collaboration features to co-work with other teammates, working with open-source projects, hosting (for pages) and documentation. Cons For new starters, GitHub might be too complex due to having several features, people interested in hosting websites with GitHub pages cannot make their repositories private unless they use GitHub Pro. Alternatives considered [GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/) Reason for choosing GitHub GitHub provides an user-friendly interface, several features and API integration. Full support for Git and other third-party tools. Review Source SD Samantha D. Data Scientist Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for contributing, as well as hosting files" March 30, 2025 5.0 Great for contributing to open-source, GUI app makes it easier to commit, revert, and clone. Pros The ease of operation and improved GUI helped me contribute without opening the terminal! Also great for sharing files and hosting images for websites Cons Github downtime is sometimes a pain, but I think It has been improved lately. Review Source SM Steven M. system technique Management Consulting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Useful and powerful" May 13, 2025 5.0 It streamlines the development of processes, helping reduce tasks and processing times. Pros It has helped us incorporate useful software for work performance, reducing labor and increasing production. I feel it's a very beneficial platform, offering a variety of software that's interesting and code-free, which helps speed up installation. In my opinion, it's an excellent platform that offers a high level of collaboration in finding the right software. Cons It's not an easy platform to understand. At first, it was difficult for me to learn how to use it and understand its function. There are no guides or any type of training support. Review Source MR Morgan R. Analyst Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Share your code, protect it at a price" June 10, 2025 4.0 Overall a good experience. I will say if you are a beginner, there is a pretty steep learning curve when interacting with the UI. It can be unfriendly to people who are just learning how to use a Git. Pros It is easy to share my code, and my work with others on my team and not on my team. It also allows for better documentation, where I sometimes lack. Cons In order to have a more private repository you have to pay. I understand why, it just seems like there should be other ways to protect sensitive information. Review Source JP Jessica P. Web Development Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GitHub is essential for coders" July 11, 2025 5.0 I don't have any other reference to an open source, however, Im very glad to have been exposed to GitHub as the first. Using GitHub, I have learned to navigate the program and contribute to others work. With it being my field of interest, it's kind of essential. Pros GitHub is great for collaborations and contributing to others work. They also offer a free account with functionality. I think this is an essential program for everyone who dabbles in the coding field. Cons I did struggle quite a bit with understanding pushing and pulling repositories; however, it really is just a learning curve. Once you work with it and grow familiar, it gets easier to use. Review Source CF Chris F. Manager Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An invaluable tool for app creators and app seekers" March 23, 2025 5.0 An easy to use interface with tons of abilities for coders as well as simple tools for users new to the world of coding and custom app creation. Pros GitHub makes it super easy to share my software enhancements as well as original creations to perform custom tasks across multiple categories. I also love using GitHub to review and download many other developers creations. Cons Can be overwhelming for new users who aren't experienced in the world of code or community software creation. Switched from [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Unlike VSC, I no longer have to work entirely offline for all apps under development. I can work both offline & online for easy access across multiple devices and from anywhere in the world. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ceo Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Github is life" January 4, 2025 5.0 I have a good experience. It’s just a whole Lot of learning. Pros How it makes it more easier for developers. Cons It was hard at first understand commands, but now It’s easier. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very good for software development" February 4, 2025 5.0 Pros I like github actions marketplace and the ease of use of the platform Cons You don't have full control on PR (e.g. you can't delete them) Review Source VJ Vershley J. IT Consultant Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Robust and trustworthy code management tool" January 5, 2025 4.0 Very good experience, the APIs can be very slow sometimes if you want to connect via a 3rd party and can have timeout but in terms of usability and user-friendlyness it's a nice platform for code management. Pros Even for a non technical person, easy to navigate through the different directories for a particular repository. Easy to know where to clone or download the content. Cons Sometimes moving from branch to branch can be tricky. It's not always clear on which branch one is currently in unless we inspect the whole page. Specially on the dark theme, texts are not always properly visible. Review Source CH Carnell H. Owner Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GitHub - Coding Community Depot" January 23, 2026 5.0 GitHub is the best in code depot or getting advise from colleagues, collaborations, & finding out new thing happening in the coding community. Pros Great product free option you can never beat! Fork data from all type of code; html, javascript, C+, python, etc. Cons I truly can not think of any cons setup was super easy, profile/database smooth, worldwide coding community, just amazing! Review Source EC Eric C. Engineering Manager Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Git repository" March 17, 2025 5.0 Positive. Performant, easy to use, and great for team collaboration. 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. Review Source PP Param P. Frontend engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Github for frontend engineer " March 6, 2025 5.0 Pros Great thing about github is it simplifies the collaboration and branching with pull requests, issue tracking and its really easy to use with. With github action we can even automate our code deployment process too and its really easy to work with and you never have to worry about those deployment processes. Cons The thing with github pull requests are they sometimes show more files changes then the actual but its rare and we can work around it , otherthan that everything is fine. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Fullstack software developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A must-use tool for development" November 15, 2024 5.0 I´d say it is pleasant and I find it so helpful Pros I love that sense of simplicity, Github provides a lot of features that helps me organize my code versioning Cons At first i was confused about how it works, so I would like to see a simple guide at the beginning of an account Review Source MD Melanie D. Regional Director Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for building apps and SDK's" April 14, 2025 4.0 Overall it's a great tool which allows for collaboration with different teams and clients and keeps everyone up to date on progress. Pros Able to stay up to date on development work for our App SDK's. Clients can share their feedback and report bugs directly (which we then push to Jira). Cons There is a lot of content in the repo and it can look daunting if you're not that informed and be difficult to find the information that you need to send to clients. Review Source AA Ahmad A. Programer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Essential for Developers and Teams" January 25, 2025 5.0 GitHub has revolutionized the way I handle projects. Its tools for managing repositories, collaborating with teams, and automating workflows have significantly boosted my efficiency. The platform is reliable and constantly improving, making it my go-to for all coding projects. Pros GitHub's intuitive interface, seamless collaboration features, and excellent version control system make it an indispensable tool for developers. The vast community and access to open-source projects are incredible bonuses. Cons There’s not much to dislike. However, some advanced features might feel overwhelming to beginners initially. Switched from [Bitbucket](https://www.capterra.com/p/233341/Bitbucket/) Switched from Bitbucket due to GitHub's superior features and larger community. Review Source PZ Peter Z. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GitHub: The best version control system" November 20, 2024 5.0 Pros \- Ease-of-use - Simple yet powerful UI - Low price - GitHub Student Developer Pack - Wide Community that is eager to help - Documentation and tons of guides - Great support Cons \- Nothing really comes to my mind, overall it's just great. Alternatives considered [GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/) Reason for choosing GitHub Due to GitHub's wider community and overall it's reach. Github Student Developer pack also helped to make this decision. Review Source MJ Michael J. Digital Marketer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GitHub is the Best" May 26, 2025 5.0 Use GitHub to host and version code projects. Super powerful for solo devs and teams alike, though not the easiest for beginners. Pros Great version control with Git, clean UI, and solid collab features like pull requests and issues. GitHub Actions is a big plus for automating workflows. Cons Git can be tricky to learn at first, especially with branching. Some advanced features like detailed permission settings are locked behind paid plans. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Developer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerfull cloud-based GIT ALM tool" January 10, 2025 5.0 Mostly fast and easy to use web-interface and a great community if you have problems Pros Powerfull cloud-based GIT ALM tool with great usability Cons Some workflows are hard to understand or set up Review Source OT Olivia T. Student Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GitHub is a good technology hub." September 3, 2025 5.0 Overall, it's nice to use GitHub especially in a team based environment. I'm currently using GitHub to collaborate with my current team members more efficiently. Pros It's very easy to setup a GitHub account. It has a nice feature where people can see how much I been updating for my projects which will look good for employers. Cons This is very much a programming based website, so some people might not have a use for this kind of website if they're not in a technology based field. Review Source AM Andrew M. Owner Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The default Source control platform" March 27, 2025 4.0 Pros It's where most people store code these days! It works Cons The push for co-pilot, and actions is annoying to setup Review Source AA Aiden A. Full Stack Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Version Control System" November 14, 2024 5.0 Pros It’s the most basic choice for a reason. Great, free in most cases, and provides great customization. I love github, I use it everyday, and I would recommend it over bitbucket, gitlab, etc. It provides a whole new experience. Almost like a social media VCS. Cons Honestly I don’t have any complaints to share. Github is just my favorite. Alternatives considered [GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/)[Bitbucket](https://www.capterra.com/p/233341/Bitbucket/) Reason for choosing GitHub It was free! I also love the pages feature for documentation. Switched from [GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/) I wanted a free alternative for personal projects. In my personal opinion it’s also possible to have a github and not have a gitlab, but it is not possible to spin that statement around! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A no-brainer for Source Code Control" November 25, 2024 5.0 Pros Copilot is amazing. Github makes repository access and version control very easy. Also love how many addons and integrations are available. PR reviews is also easier with split views. Search is also the best. It also goes through the code and often finds references and definitions of a function. Cons Sometimes the PR review view is tricky and bubbles up under a wrong name making it tougher to make sense of where the code is written if it's a large file. Review Source AH Andrew H. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Platform for Repository Management" March 8, 2025 4.0 I can host my own repos and collaborate with teams Pros The ability to integrate with CI/CD tools Cons We sometimes find it difficult to define the rights and permissions of members up to the point Review Source Ravindra P. Estimation Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My Honest Review" January 24, 2025 5.0 Overall my experience with GitHub is very good i always prefer GitHub because of its simple user interface and collaboration tools. Pros Its collaboration team help us working together on the same project which increase our productivity. For learning prospective i always prefer GitHub because of its user friendly interface. Cons For a beginner level person its steep to understand. With time he/she will understand the concepts as well. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Network Enginner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GitHub for Learn" April 10, 2025 5.0 Very Good for learning and asking what I want to know Pros GitHub utilizes Git, a distributed version control system, which allows developers to track changes to their code over time. Cons For very small or personal projects where collaboration isn't a primary concern, the full feature set of GitHub can feel like overkill. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.