DevGob vs Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps builds, hosts and deploys software; DevGob plans and governs each change with committees and evidence. How they differ and fit together.
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In short
Azure DevOps is Microsoft's suite for the engineering toolchain: Boards for planning, Repos for Git, Pipelines for CI/CD, Test Plans and Artifacts. DevGob focuses on planning and on governing each change on its way to production — committees by role, install evidence and audit packages — and connects to the tools that build and deploy the code.
Side by side
| Capability | DevGob | Azure DevOps |
|---|---|---|
| Backlog, boards and sprints | Yes: backlog, Kanban, sprints and capacity | Yes, in Azure Boards |
| Git repository hosting | No — connects to GitHub | Yes, in Azure Repos |
| CI/CD execution | No — shows your CI runs on each change | Yes, in Azure Pipelines |
| Approval before deploying | Committee by role at the Pre and Production gates, with minutes | Approvals and checks on pipeline environments |
| Business case linked to delivery | Yes, with its own authorizations | With custom work-item types or extensions |
| Data change governance | Yes: Level 1 and DB authorizations, backup and window | Not a built-in flow |
| Evidence package per change | Yes: a hashed, signed ZIP | Audit logs and reports; assembling the evidence is up to you |
| Hosting | SaaS, dedicated or on-premise | Cloud service or Azure DevOps Server |
Based on each vendor's public documentation as of October 2026. Product names are trademarks of their owners; capabilities vary by edition and change over time — check the vendor's site before deciding.
When each one fits
- Azure DevOps, when you want one Microsoft suite to host code, run pipelines and plan work.
- DevGob, when the priority is governing changes: committees, evidence, audit and business traceability.
- Both, when the pipeline lives in Azure DevOps and the governance must be visible to business owners, committees and auditors.
Using them together
DevGob's code integration today is with GitHub; an Azure DevOps integration — repositories, pull requests and pipelines on each work item — is on the public roadmap. Until then, links to Azure DevOps pull requests and builds can be added to each change.
How DevGob helps
DevGob adds the governance layer — committees, evidence and audit — on top of the tools that build and deploy your code.
Read it in the documentationFrequently asked questions
Is DevGob an alternative to Azure DevOps?
For planning and change governance, yes. For hosting code and running pipelines, no — DevGob connects to those tools instead.
Can DevGob run on my own servers, like Azure DevOps Server?
Yes, with an annual On-Premise license.
How do I move my backlog from Azure Boards?
The concepts map directly — epics, features, backlog items, tasks and sprints. Talk to an advisor to plan the migration of your backlog and workflows.
Keep reading
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DevGob plans the work and governs every change on its way to production: backlog, sprints, committee authorizations, install evidence and an audit trail.