About Bitbucket
Bitbucket is a Git hosting service from Atlassian that connects code, pipelines and pull requests to Jira. It suits teams that already plan their work in Jira and want development activity in the same place.
What it does
Bitbucket hosts Git repositories in the cloud and runs CI/CD pipelines from the same project. Pull requests show code changes for review, and each change can be linked to Jira issues so planning and code stay in step. Repository rules let administrators set coding standards, pipeline requirements and change management steps for the teams and repositories they manage.
Key features
- Git repositories hosted in the cloud
- Pull requests with code review
- Pipelines for building and deploying code
- Links between commits, branches and Jira issues
- Shared rules for standards and change management
Who it's for
Bitbucket fits development teams that already use Jira or other Atlassian products. It is a good match for groups that want one place for planning, code and delivery, and for companies that need shared rules across many repositories.
Pricing and good to know
The site offers a free plan, and teams moving from a Data Center setup can sign up for a free Premium trial. A self-hosted option is also listed on the site. Plan details are on the pricing page, so review them before you choose a tier.
Highlights
- Host Git repositories in the cloud
- Review code changes in pull requests
- Run pipelines that build and deploy code
- Link commits and branches to Jira issues
- Set rules for standards and change management
