Since Microsoft acquired GitHub in 2018, there have been two DevOps platforms: Azure DevOps and GitHub. These partly overlapping products offer different approaches for different teams.
01. Azure DevOps: Enterprise Focus
Azure Repos (Git), Azure Boards (backlog), Azure Pipelines (CI/CD), Azure Artifacts, Test Plans. A full solution for enterprise agile processes. Widespread in Turkish enterprises.
02. GitHub: Modern Developer Experience
GitHub Actions (CI/CD), GitHub Copilot, GitHub Codespaces, Advanced Security. Compatible with the new-generation open-source world; preferred by developers.
03. Functional Comparison
A short summary:
- Backlog: Azure Boards is more comprehensive; GitHub Issues is simpler
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions is modern, Azure Pipelines is mature
- Code scanning: GitHub Advanced Security leads
- AI: the GitHub Copilot ecosystem
04. Decision
A short guide:
- Classic enterprise team, ITIL/Agile mix: Azure DevOps
- Modern developer team, open-source friendly: GitHub
- It's possible to use both together
- Microsoft's official guidance: new projects to GitHub
05. Pricing
Azure DevOps: free up to 5 users, then ~$6/month per user. GitHub: $4-21/month per user, depending on the plan.