GitForge vs Bitbucket

Bitbucket works for basic Git hosting, but falls short on LFS, API capabilities, and storage flexibility. GitForge offers full LFS with file locking, a programmable API with official SDKs, and BYO S3 storage.

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Comparison

Bitbucket vs GitForge — feature by feature

Feature

Bitbucket

GitForge

Git protocol V1 + V2

V1 only

V1 + V2

Git LFS support

Limited

Full

LFS file locking

Unlimited LFS bandwidth

BYO S3 storage

Direct Commit API (no git client)

Official SDKs (TS, Python, Go)

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Path-level RBAC

Branch protection

CI/CD pipelines

SSO / SAML

Premium

Pro

Pull requests

Webhooks

Jira integration

Native

Via webhooks

Why Switch

Where GitForge pulls ahead

Full LFS support with file locking

Bitbucket has basic LFS support with storage limits and no file locking. GitForge implements the full LFS batch API with file locking, heartbeat keep-alive, and unlimited bandwidth on every plan.

A programmable Git API

GitForge exposes every Git operation as an API call. Create repos, commit files, branch, merge, and manage webhooks without a git client. Official SDKs for TypeScript, Python, and Go, plus a CLI tool.

BYO storage for data custody

Bitbucket stores everything on Atlassian infrastructure. GitForge lets you connect your own S3, R2, GCS, or MinIO bucket so Git objects and LFS files stay in your cloud account.

Not locked into an ecosystem

Bitbucket is tightly coupled to the Atlassian ecosystem. GitForge is a standalone platform with open APIs, webhooks, and standard integrations. Connect the tools you already use.

Pricing

More capability per dollar

Bitbucket Standard is $3/user/mo but offers limited LFS support and no file locking. Bitbucket Premium at $6/user/mo adds merge checks but still lacks LFS locking and path-level RBAC. GitForge Pro at $12/user/mo includes everything.

GitForge Free$0 — 2 GB, 3 repos

GitForge Pro$12/user/mo — 100 GB, SSO

GitForge Enterprise$39/user/mo — 500 GB, SCIM

LFS bandwidth (all plans)Unlimited

Migration

Move from Bitbucket in four steps

Create a GitForge account

Update your remote

Point your existing repo at GitForge: git remote set-url origin https://git-forge.dev/your-org/your-repo.git

Push everything

Run git push --all && git lfs push --all origin. LFS objects transfer automatically via the batch API. Push tags with git push --tags.

Migrate pipelines and update team

Translate your bitbucket-pipelines.yml to GitForge pipeline YAML. Update clone URLs in any external CI, and notify your team.

FAQ

Common questions

What about Jira integration?+

Bitbucket has native Jira integration, which is a genuine advantage for Atlassian shops. GitForge integrates with Jira via webhooks. You can send push, PR, and pipeline events to Jira or any other project management tool.

Does GitForge support Bitbucket Pipelines features?+

GitForge has built-in YAML-based CI/CD pipelines with stages, secrets, environments, and approvals. Most Bitbucket Pipelines concepts map directly. For Bitbucket-specific features like pipes, you can use equivalent pipeline steps.

Can I migrate from Bitbucket Server (self-hosted)?+

Yes. Clone your repos from Bitbucket Server, add GitForge as the remote, and push. For BYO storage, configure your S3-compatible bucket first so objects go directly to your infrastructure.

Is there a free tier?+

Yes. The free plan includes 2 GB of storage, 3 repos, 3 seats, 200 pipeline minutes, and unlimited bandwidth. No credit card needed.

How does pricing compare for larger teams?+

Bitbucket Premium is $6/user/mo but includes limited LFS and no file locking. GitForge Pro is $12/user/mo ($10/user/mo annually) with 100 GB storage, unlimited bandwidth, file locking, SSO, and audit logging.

Better LFS. Better API. Your storage.

Create a free account, push your repos, and experience full LFS support with file locking and unlimited bandwidth. No credit card needed.

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