Azure DevOps

Microsoft's dev lifecycle suite with boards, repos, and pipelines.

As an agile tool built for the Microsoft ecosystem, Azure DevOps puts agile boards, backlogs, git repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and test plans under one roof. That integrated toolchain means planning and deployment don't require stitching separate tools together — the same platform carries work from a backlog item through to a shipped build. It scales comfortably for mid-size, large, and enterprise organizations, with integrations into GitHub, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Slack.

It's built for technical teams, and a strong option for Microsoft-ecosystem software teams that want planning and CI/CD in one integrated suite.

At a glance

Who's it for?

It's built for software delivery teams in the Microsoft ecosystem that want planning and deployment pipelines under one roof.

Strength

Its integrated dev toolchain and strong CI/CD make it attractive for engineering teams that want to avoid stitching separate tools together.

Trade-off

It's built for technical teams, so it's a poor fit for mixed teams that include a lot of non-developers.

When to choose it

A strong option for Microsoft-ecosystem software teams that want planning and CI/CD in one integrated suite.

Azure DevOps pricing

Basic

First 5 users free

Azure Boards work item tracking and Kanban boards
Unlimited private Git repos
1 free Microsoft-hosted CI/CD job (1,800 minutes per month)
2 GiB Azure Artifacts

Basic (extra users)

$6 per user / month

After the first 5 free users

Everything in Basic

Basic + Test Plans

$52 per user / month

30-day free trial

Test planning, tracking, and execution
Browser-based tests with annotation
User acceptance testing

Prices in USD, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local taxes unless stated, and may vary by region, team size, and billing period. Vendors change plans often. See current Azure DevOps pricing →

Why teams choose it

Integrated dev toolchain
Strong CI/CD
Scales for enterprises

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FAQ

Is Azure DevOps free to use?

Yes. Azure DevOps has a free plan (Basic), first 5 users free. The free plan includes: Azure Boards work item tracking and Kanban boards; Unlimited private Git repos; 1 free Microsoft-hosted CI/CD job (1,800 minutes per month). Paid plans start at $6 per user / month (Basic (extra users)).