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# Compare GitHub vs IntelliJ IDEA

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> Detailed comparison between GitHub and IntelliJ IDEA. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | GitHub | IntelliJ IDEA |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 6155 | 1256 |
| **Starting Price** | US$4.00 | US$19.90 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | Videos | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### GitHub

Development teams at startups and small businesses to Fortune 50 companies use GitHub, every step of the way.

### IntelliJ IDEA

IntelliJ IDEA is designed for those who use Java and Kotlin in the enterprise, web, mobile backend, and full-stack applications and is used by software developers all over the world.

## Key features

### GitHub

- Application Security
- Automated Testing
- Bug/Issue Capture
- Code Development
- Code Editing
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Debugging
- For Developers
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment
- Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Software Development
- Source Control
- Task Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Web-based Deployment
- Wiki

### IntelliJ IDEA

- Automated Testing
- Code Development
- Code Editing
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Debugging
- For Developers
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment
- Reporting/Analytics
- Software Development
- Source Control
- Task Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control

## Links

- [View GitHub Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/129067/github)
- [View IntelliJ IDEA Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/136010/intellij-idea)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/129067/136010/github/vs/intellij-idea)

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