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# Compare GitHub vs CircleCI

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> Detailed comparison between GitHub and CircleCI. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | GitHub | CircleCI |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 6155 | 92 |
| **Starting Price** | US$4.00 | US$15.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training Software** | Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### GitHub

Development teams at startups and small businesses to Fortune 50 companies use GitHub, every step of the way.

### CircleCI

Thousands of leading companies from startups to Fortune 10's including Kickstarter, Facebook, Spotify and Heroku trust CircleCI to automate their testing and development cycle.

## Key features

### GitHub

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Application Security
- Automated Testing
- Collaboration Tools
- Configuration Management
- Continuous Delivery
- Continuous Deployment
- Continuous Integration Software
- Dashboard Software
- Debugging
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment
- Quality Assurance
- Release Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Software Development
- Static Analysis
- Web-based Deployment
- Wiki

### CircleCI

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Automated Testing
- Collaboration Tools
- Configuration Management
- Continuous Delivery
- Continuous Deployment
- Continuous Integration Software
- Dashboard Software
- Debugging
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment
- Quality Assurance
- Release Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Requirements Management Software
- Software Development
- Static Analysis

## Links

- [View GitHub Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/129067/github)
- [View CircleCI Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/150380/circleci)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/129067/150380/github/vs/circleci)

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