Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Streamline development workflows across GitHub, Jira, and your Atlassian apps having unified data with one, Atlassian-powered app
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Integrates with Gitlab to display commits, branches and merge requests that reference a Jira Issue into the Development Panel.
| Metric | GitHub for Atlassian | GitLab for Jira Cloud |
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| Rating | ★ 3.3 ★ | 2.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 509 | 341 |
| Active installs | 143,780+ | 33,965+ |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
Based on the data on this page, GitHub for Atlassian is the stronger choice for most Atlassian Marketplace merchants — 3.3★ vs GitLab for Jira Cloud's 2.8★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: GitHub for Atlassian at Free, GitLab for Jira Cloud at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. GitHub for Atlassian has the larger user base (509 reviews vs 341), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. GitLab for Jira Cloud's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to GitHub for Atlassian; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — GitLab for Jira Cloud's 341-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than GitHub for Atlassian's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Atlassian Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: GitHub for Atlassian audit • GitLab for Jira Cloud audit
| Keyword | GitHub for Atlassian | GitLab for Jira Cloud |
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| forms | Not ranked | #205 |
| form | Not ranked | #304 |
Both GitHub for Atlassian and GitLab for Jira Cloud offer paid plans only. GitHub for Atlassian starts at Free; GitLab for Jira Cloud starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
GitHub for Atlassian has the higher average rating (3.3★ from 509 reviews) compared to GitLab for Jira Cloud (2.8★ from 341 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. GitHub for Atlassian fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; GitLab for Jira Cloud is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace marketplace. GitHub for Atlassian has more onboarding documentation maturity (509 reviews vs 341), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
GitHub for Atlassian typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (509 reviews). GitLab for Jira Cloud aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (341 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. GitHub for Atlassian and GitLab for Jira Cloud both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from GitLab for Jira Cloud" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.