Category · 14 tools · 7 comparisons
Version control and code review tools
Manage source code, track changes, and review code contributions.
Our ranked shortlist: the best version control and code review tools →
At a glance
- Tools tracked
- 14
- Entry plans
- $3.65–$39/mo
- Typical entry plan
- $8/mo
- Free plan
- 10 of 14
- Cheapest paid
- Bitbucket, $3.65/mo
- Best value score
- Forgejo, 9/10
Every tool we cover
Price tracker →| Tool | Score | From | Top listed plan | Free plan | Trial | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KaleidoscopeKaleidoscope | 7.8 | $8/mo* | $10/mo | No | 7 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 ForgejoForgejo | 7.6 | Free* | — | Yes | — | Review |
| GiteaGitea | 7.5 | $9.50/mo* | $79.17/mo | Yes | 30 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Sublime MergeSublime Merge | 7.5 | $6.25/mo* | $6.25/mo | No | Yes | Review |
 TowerTower | 7.4 | $5.75/mo | $12.42/mo | No | 30 days | ReviewPricing |
 ForkFork | 7.3 | Custom* | — | No | Yes | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 GitKrakenGitKraken | 7.2 | €4/mo | €18/mo | Yes | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 TortoiseSVNTortoiseSVN | 7.2 | Free* | — | Yes | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 BitbucketBitbucket | 7.0 | $3.65/mo | $8/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 GiteeGitee | 6.8 | CN¥24.92/mo* | CN¥41.58/mo | Yes | 30 days | Review |
 Gerrit Code ReviewGerrit Code Review | 6.8 | Free* | — | Yes | — | Review |
 Review BoardReview Board | 6.7 | $12/mo* | $15/mo | Yes | 30 days | Review |
 GraphiteGraphite | 6.5 | $20/mo | $40/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Helix CoreHelix Core | 5.3 | $39/mo* | $39/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.
Head-to-head
Highest scored
KaleidoscopeKaleidoscope
A deep Git diff and merge toolkit, priced for people who need more than occasional comparisons.
ForgejoForgejo
A compelling free-software forge if you want control and can handle self-hosting.
Gitea
A strong self-hosted Git platform; weigh paid plans and Forgejo’s community appeal before switching.
Version control and code review tools: quick answers
How much do version control and code review tools cost?
Paid plans for the 14 version control and code review tools we track start between $3.65 and $39 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $8 a month. 10 of them have a free plan. Fork doesn't publish a starting price. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 7, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.
Which version control and code review tool is the cheapest?
Which version control and code review tools have a free plan?
Forgejo, Gitea, GitKraken, TortoiseSVN, Bitbucket, Gitee, Gerrit Code Review, Review Board, Graphite and Helix Core have a free plan. Kaleidoscope, Sublime Merge, Tower and Fork offer a free trial instead. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.
Which version control and code review tool scores highest in our reviews?
Kaleidoscope scores highest at 7.8/10. A deep Git diff and merge toolkit, priced for people who need more than occasional comparisons. On value for money alone, Forgejo rates best (9/10).