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Bitbucket vs Helix Core comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitbucket
Ranking in Version Control
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Helix Core
Ranking in Version Control
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Software Configuration Management (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Bitbucket is 34.9%, up from 33.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Helix Core is 1.4%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Prathamesh DMarathe - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless collaboration and merge conflict resolution improve code management
I use the Bitbucket tool to store the code repository and maintain a CI/CD pipeline, allowing multiple developers to work on different code branches. We can integrate with the developer Marathe bridge branch, enabling it to be pushed into the production environment within the CI/CD.  I use…
DK
Configuration management features improve workflow but require a steep learning curve
I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively. While its customization is not an issue, the GUI might not appeal to everyone.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Bitbucket is a standard git implementation with perfectly coordinated screens, it's secure, and we have had no problems with it."
"The most valuable feature of Bitbucket is you can see the differences between the fresh code and the old code before you merge. Additionally, the solution is easy to use and well-integrated."
"The tool's automation helped because we onboarded a lot of projects and teams into Bitbucket. The product's automation helped us complete activities in two days which previously used to take around two weeks to complete. We have completely automated processes that were earlier manual. It has good integration with Jira and Jenkins."
"The initial setup was straightforward, especially leveraging its cloud platform deployment options."
"The planning model is good, and so is the suite of applications around it."
"I find Bitbucket's branching, pull requests, and branch mergers very valuable."
"It allows me to track the code from ten years back, which is incredibly useful when trying to understand certain implementations in a project."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"I find the configuration management features of Helix Core particularly valuable."
"The customer service and support are excellent."
 

Cons

"I rate the support from Bitbucket a four out of five."
"Although Bitbucket is scalable, there's always room for improvement in terms of scalability."
"The solution is not user-friendly. Right now, the solution is not so easy to understand. It needs to update its design and overall user experience."
"Bitbucket should come with code review pre-integrated, which would be better than integrating another tool into the solution."
"In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any."
"In Bitbucket, manual processes are needed to handle changes between repositories."
"Bitbucket's stability isn't flawless. It has crashed on me occasionally, but I haven't yet lost anything after a crash."
"I think the developers are constantly working on improving the pull requests support."
"It has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively."
"However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product offers competitive pricing structures for small to medium-sized businesses, which is especially beneficial for smaller teams."
"I understand Bitbucket's cost is on the higher side."
"Bitbucket is a cost-effective solution. It is the cheapest in the market. It is lower than GitLab and GitHub."
"Bitbucket is a low-priced tool."
"Bitbucket is an inexpensive product."
"I rate the pricing a seven out of ten because it is expensive."
"With our small number of users, our licensing fees are approximately $10 USD per month."
"I did not pay for the license as I was using a corporate license. But I think the pricing is fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
49%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Insurance Company
8%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitbucket?
It's straightforward to adapt to, with user-friendly features and a convenient UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitbucket?
Pricing is not based on low cost. It's based on the quality and satisfaction of the services provided. We are not comparing Bitbucket's pricing with GitLab.
What needs improvement with Bitbucket?
I am not able to recollect any new suggestions. In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any. This could be an area for improvement.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Helix Core?
Pricing is relatively moderate at three to four out of ten. I find this cost justified for the capabilities provided by the product.
What needs improvement with Helix Core?
I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit ...
What is your primary use case for Helix Core?
We use Helix Core in our software development processes as a configuration management solution. Our typical use cases include system-level configuration management, versioning software, and managin...
 

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Sample Customers

Oscar Insurance, Fugro Roames, Splunk, Rakuten, Red Giant, Met Office, Trulia, Onfido, TriNet, Orbitz Worldwide, Ames Research Center, Sotheby's
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