Bito Alternative: Git AutoReview Comparison
Looking for a Bito alternative? Git AutoReview offers per-team pricing (not per-user), human-in-the-loop approval, and simpler setup. See the detailed comparison below.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Git AutoReview | Bito |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Per team | Per user |
| Team Plan Price | $14.99/mo (team) | $12-15/user/mo |
| 5-Dev Team Cost | $14.99/mo | $60-75/mo |
| Bitbucket Support | ✅ Full | ✅ Full |
| GitHub Support | 🔜 Q1 2026 | ✅ Full |
| GitLab Support | 🔜 Q1 2026 | ✅ Full |
| Human Approval | ✅ Yes | ❌ Auto-post |
| BYOK (Own API Keys) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (self-hosted) |
| Multi-Model AI | ✅ 3 models | ✅ GPT-4, Claude, PaLM |
| JetBrains IDE | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Setup Complexity | Simple (VS Code) | Moderate |
What is Bito?
Bito AI is an AI-powered code review and coding assistant that automates PR reviews, bug detection, and security scanning. It uses Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-4, and Google PaLM 2 for codebase-aware analysis.
Key features include custom review guidelines via .bito.yaml, AI Architect for codebase knowledge graphs, OWASP security scanning, Jira integration, and support for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Perforce, and SVN.
Pricing: Free tier for PR summaries. Team plan at $12-15/user/month. Professional at $20-25/user/month with custom rules and Jira integration. Self-hosted option adds $5/user/month.
What is Git AutoReview?
Git AutoReview is a VS Code extension for AI-powered code review with a focus on simplicity and human-in-the-loop approval. Unlike Bito's per-user pricing, Git AutoReview uses per-team pricing — one price for your whole team.
Key differentiators include BYOK on all plans (not just self-hosted), human approval before publishing comments, multi-model AI (Claude, Gemini, GPT), and Jira integration with acceptance criteria verification.
Pricing: Free tier with 5 reviews/month. Team plan at $14.99/month for the whole team — up to 80% cheaper than Bito for teams of 5+ developers.
Detailed Feature Comparison
Platform Support
| Feature | Git AutoReview | Bito |
|---|---|---|
GitHub Cloud GitHub.com integration | Q1 2026 | Full |
GitHub Enterprise Self-hosted GitHub | Q1 2026 | Full |
GitLab Cloud GitLab.com integration | Q1 2026 | Full |
GitLab Self-Managed Self-hosted GitLab | Q1 2026 | Full |
Bitbucket Cloud Bitbucket.org integration | Full | Full |
Bitbucket Server Self-hosted Bitbucket | Full | Full |
Perforce Legacy VCS support | No | Yes |
SVN Subversion support | No | Yes |
AI & Review Features
| Feature | Git AutoReview | Bito |
|---|---|---|
AI Models Available AI providers | Claude, Gemini, GPT | GPT-4, Claude, PaLM 2 |
Dual-Model Mode Compare two AI models side-by-side | Yes | No |
Human Approval Review before publishing | Yes | No |
Custom Guidelines Team-specific rules | No | Yes (.bito.yaml) |
AI Architect Codebase knowledge graph | No | Yes (Enterprise) |
Security Scanning Vulnerability detection | Built-in | OWASP + OSS |
PR Analytics Issues per PR dashboard | No | Yes |
Privacy & Security
| Feature | Git AutoReview | Bito |
|---|---|---|
BYOK Support Use your own API keys | Yes (always) | Yes (self-hosted) |
Code Storage How code is stored | None | Embeddings cached |
Self-Hosted Option On-premise deployment | No | Yes (+$5/user) |
SOC 2 Type II Compliance certification | No | Not mentioned |
IDE & Integrations
| Feature | Git AutoReview | Bito |
|---|---|---|
VS Code Extension Visual Studio Code | Yes (primary) | Yes |
JetBrains IDE IntelliJ, WebStorm, etc. | No | Yes |
Jira Integration Issue tracking | Full + AC verification | Ticket validation |
CI/CD Integration Pipeline reviews | No | Yes |
CLI Tool Command-line interface | No | Yes |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Git AutoReview | Bito |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 5 reviews/month | $0 PR summaries only |
| Starter/Team | $4.99/mo 30 reviews/day | $12-15/user/mo Unlimited reviews |
| Team (5 devs) | $14.99/mo total 100 reviews/day | $60-75/mo total Unlimited reviews |
| Professional | $29.99/mo Unlimited | $20-25/user/mo Custom rules, Jira |
| Enterprise | Contact Custom | Contact AI Architect, on-prem |
* Bito pricing is per user. Git AutoReview pricing is per team (up to 10 users on Team plan).
Pros and Cons
Git AutoReview
- • Per-team pricing (80% cheaper for teams)
- • Human approval before publishing
- • BYOK on all plans (not just self-hosted)
- • Simple VS Code extension
- • No code storage — privacy first
- • Jira AC verification
- • GitHub/GitLab coming Q1 2026
- • No JetBrains IDE support
- • No custom review guidelines
- • No CI/CD integration
Bito
- • All platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
- • JetBrains IDE support
- • Custom review guidelines (.bito.yaml)
- • AI Architect for codebase analysis
- • Perforce and SVN support
- • CI/CD pipeline integration
- • Per-user pricing (expensive for teams)
- • Auto-publishes comments (no approval)
- • BYOK only on self-hosted (+$5/user)
- • Code embeddings cached
Who Should Choose What?
Choose Git AutoReview if you:
- Want per-team pricing instead of per-user
- Prefer human approval before AI comments are published
- Need BYOK on all plans, not just self-hosted
- Use Bitbucket as your primary platform
- Want simpler setup without complex configuration
Choose Bito if you:
- Need JetBrains IDE support
- Use Perforce or SVN (legacy VCS)
- Want custom review guidelines (.bito.yaml)
- Need CI/CD pipeline integration
- Want AI Architect for codebase analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Git AutoReview cheaper than Bito for teams?
Yes, significantly for teams. Git AutoReview Team plan costs $14.99/month for the whole team (up to 10 users), while Bito charges $12-15 per user per month. For a team of 5 developers, that's $14.99 vs $60-75/month — up to 80% savings.
Does Bito support Bitbucket?
Yes. Both Bito and Git AutoReview fully support Bitbucket Cloud and Server. Bito added streamlined Bitbucket integration in September 2025 that doesn't require API tokens.
Does Bito support BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)?
Yes, but only for self-hosted deployments. Bito's self-hosted AI Architect allows you to use your own OpenAI or Anthropic API keys. Git AutoReview supports BYOK on all plans, including the free tier.
Does Bito auto-publish comments to PRs?
Yes. Bito automatically posts AI-generated comments and suggestions to your pull requests. Git AutoReview uses a human-in-the-loop approach — you review, approve, or reject each suggestion before it's published.
Which tool has better IDE support?
Bito wins here with support for both VS Code and JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, WebStorm, PyCharm, etc.). Git AutoReview currently only supports VS Code, with JetBrains support planned for the future.
Does Bito support legacy version control systems?
Yes. Bito added support for Perforce and SVN in October 2025, making it suitable for teams with legacy codebases. Git AutoReview focuses on modern Git-based workflows only.
Which tool is better for enterprise teams?
Bito is better suited for large enterprises with its AI Architect feature, custom review guidelines, CI/CD integration, and self-hosted deployment options. Git AutoReview is ideal for small-to-medium teams wanting simpler, more affordable AI code review.
Ready to Try the Per-Team Bito Alternative?
Install Git AutoReview free from VS Code Marketplace. No credit card required. One price for your whole team — not per user.