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Borehole vs GitHub
General code hosting platform, not a dedicated diligence tool
BoreholeTechnical due diligence, read from the repository itself
GitHubCode hosting, pull requests and CI for software teamsWhich to pick
Pick Borehole if you want…
- Automated repo-based diligence checks
- Integrations with GitHub, GitLab or Azure DevOps (on Borehole's list, not GitHub's)
Pick GitHub if you want…
- Integrated code hosting with AI assistance
- Repository hosting and CI
- Integrations with Git, GitHub Actions or GitHub Copilot (on GitHub's list, not Borehole's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Borehole:Borehole runs automated technical due diligence on a repository, rating architecture, process, security, and more.
- GitHub:GitHub is a cloud-based platform for hosting code, collaborating on pull requests, and automating CI/CD pipelines.
- Best for
- Borehole:Automated repo-based diligence checks
- GitHub:Integrated code hosting with AI assistance
- Who it’s for
- Borehole:Investors, acquirers, and deal teams evaluating software assets.
- GitHub:Developers, software teams, and organizations needing version control and DevOps tools.
- Pricing
- Borehole:Freemium
- GitHub:Freemium
- Plans
- Borehole:Repo survey Free · Report €249 per report (launch price) · Hire us €12,000+
- GitHub:Free $0 · Team $4 per user/month · Enterprise $21 per user/month
- Works with
- Borehole:GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Codeberg, Gitea, SourceHut
- GitHub:Git, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, GitHub Codespaces, GitHub Marketplace
Borehole features
- 106 diligence checks. Analyzes git history and working tree across seven deal-team dimensions.
- Evidence citations. Each finding shows commit, file path and line range or what was searched for.
- Private-code safe collector. Runs locally via pip, sending only short excerpts (≤120 chars), never full files.
- Free public surveys. Run unlimited surveys on public repos without any access or cost.
- Report tier. Full-depth analysis for 30 days, includes PDF export, diff view and buyer summary.
- Hire-us option. Custom engagement covering all seven dimensions, including fit with the acquirer.
GitHub features
- Unlimited Repositories. Host unlimited public and private Git repositories with web and command-line access.
- GitHub Copilot. AI-powered code suggestions, refactoring, and chat assistance across the development lifecycle.
- GitHub Actions. Automate build, test, and deployment workflows with free CI minutes per month.
- GitHub Codespaces. Launch cloud-based development environments instantly from any device.
- Advanced Security. Dependabot, secret protection, and automated vulnerability fixes keep code secure.
- Project Management. Issues, Projects, and Discussions help track work and collaborate within the codebase.
Borehole vs GitHub FAQ
Is Borehole or GitHub free?+
Borehole has a free plan (Repo survey) and paid plans. GitHub has a free plan; paid plans start at $4/month per user (Team).
Do Borehole and GitHub integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Borehole lists GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket and 3 more; GitHub lists Git, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, GitHub Codespaces and 1 more.
On DevHunt
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