Azure DevOps

Version Control · Free · since 2018

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Azure DevOps is a microsoft's DevOps platform with repos, boards, pipelines, test plans, and artifacts. It handles repos, boards, pipelines, and test plans, and it's best suited for microsoft ecosystem teams wanting integrated devops. It has been around since 2018, giving it a 8-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.

The free plan is free for 5 users — enough for most people to evaluate whether it fits. It's built for enterprise teams, so expect robust admin controls and compliance features, but also more complexity than lightweight alternatives.

pros

Includes Repos as a core feature, purpose-built for version control workflows
Includes Boards as a core feature, purpose-built for version control workflows
Free for 5 users — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Includes pipelines alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed

cons

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Enterprise-focused design means the interface can feel heavy for smaller teams
Large binary files (videos, PSDs) are still a pain to manage in Git-based systems
Overkill for freelancers or small teams who need something lightweight

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