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GitHub Issues vs YouTrack
Both stand on bug tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
Visit GitHub Issues 
Free plan WebWindowsMac+3
Choose YouTrack if your team wants project management with automation rules, time tracking, and guest access across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Its free cloud plan covers up to 10 users; teams comparing larger cloud or server plans should consider the stated Cloud price and the listed server capacities.
Visit YouTrackThe facts
| GitHub Issues | YouTrack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Cloud: $5.40 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | GitHub | YouTrack |
| Website | github.com | jetbrains.com |
| On bug tracking software | #16 of 26 | #12 of 26 |
GitHub Issues: what it does well
YouTrack: what it does well
- Automation rules are included.
- Time tracking is available.
- Guest access is supported.
- Cloud Free covers up to 10 users.
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
What to know first
- Cloud Free is capped at 10 users.
- Cloud Free includes 30 GB of storage.
- The Cloud plan is listed at $5.40 a month.
- Server plan prices are not given in the supplied plan details.
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