Beanstalk
Peer code review software
Version control hosting software
DevOps software
Source code management software
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What is Beanstalk
Beanstalk is a hosted source code management and deployment service that provides Git and Subversion (SVN) repository hosting with built-in code browsing and team collaboration features. It is used by software teams that want a managed place to store code, review changes, and deploy to servers without running their own infrastructure. The product combines repository hosting, access controls, and deployment automation in a single web application. It is positioned for teams that still maintain SVN alongside Git or need simple hosted workflows.
Supports Git and Subversion
Beanstalk hosts both Git and SVN repositories, which helps teams that maintain legacy SVN projects or run mixed environments. This reduces the need to migrate immediately to a single VCS. It also simplifies administration by keeping multiple repository types under one service. Not all modern platforms prioritize SVN support to the same extent.
Integrated deployment automation
Beanstalk includes deployment features that can push code to servers as part of a release workflow. This supports straightforward CI/CD-lite use cases where teams want repository hosting plus basic deployments in one place. It can reduce the number of separate tools required for smaller teams. The deployment focus is a differentiator versus tools that concentrate primarily on code hosting and reviews.
Centralized access and auditing
The service provides centralized repository permissions and user management for controlling access to code. Teams can use it to standardize how developers and external collaborators authenticate and interact with repositories. Centralized management supports basic governance needs such as onboarding/offboarding. This is particularly useful for organizations that do not want to self-host SCM infrastructure.
Narrower DevOps ecosystem
Compared with broader DevOps platforms, Beanstalk typically offers fewer native integrations across planning, CI, artifact management, and advanced release orchestration. Teams often need additional third-party tools for end-to-end pipelines. This can increase operational overhead as requirements grow. It is better suited to simpler workflows than highly customized enterprise delivery processes.
Less emphasis on advanced reviews
While it supports collaboration around code changes, it is generally not positioned as a full peer review suite with extensive policy controls, deep analytics, or large-scale review automation. Organizations that require complex approval rules, code owner policies, or extensive reporting may find gaps. Larger engineering orgs may need more specialized review tooling. This can limit fit for regulated or high-compliance environments.
Hosting model may limit control
As a hosted service, Beanstalk can provide less control over data residency, network isolation, and custom security configurations than self-managed options. Some organizations require on-premises or dedicated hosting for compliance or internal policy reasons. If such requirements exist, adoption may be constrained. Buyers should validate available security, backup, and retention options against internal standards.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (Trial account) | $0/month | 1 user, 1 repository, 100 MB storage. No credit card required. |
| Bronze | $15/month | 3 GB storage, 10 repositories, 5 users, 3 servers per repository. |
| Silver | $25/month | 6 GB storage, 25 repositories, 20 users, 5 servers per repository. |
| Gold | $50/month | 12 GB storage, 50 repositories, 40 users, 10 servers per repository. Business-level features (enhanced security, SLA, backups, priority support). |
| Platinum | $100/month | 24 GB storage, 120 repositories, 100 users, 20 servers per repository. Business-level features + SLA. |
| Diamond | $200/month | 60 GB storage, 300 repositories, 200 users, 40 servers per repository. Enterprise-focused; scalable deployments and SLA. |
Seller details
Wildbit, LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
2006
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https://beanstalkapp.com/
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