GitHub for Atom VS GitLab Board Better

Git and GitHub integration right inside Atom

Make GitLab board better with filters, notifications & more

Seamless GitHub Integration
Atom by GitHub provides seamless integration with GitHub, allowing users to easily manage repositories, perform version control operations, and collaborate on projects directly from the editor.
Customization
Atom is highly customizable, allowing developers to tailor the editor to their preferences with themes, color schemes, and packages that enhance functionality and user experience.
Open-Source
As an open-source editor, Atom encourages community contributions, offering a vast library of plugins and packages developed by other users to extend its capabilities.
Cross-Platform
Atom is available on multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring a consistent development experience across different environments.
Teletype for Collaboration
The Teletype package allows for real-time collaboration within Atom, enabling users to share their workspace with others and work together seamlessly.

Performance
Atom can be resource-intensive, particularly with large projects or numerous extensions installed, which may impact performance and speed negatively.
End of Active Development
GitHub announced the sunsetting of Atom effective December 2022, which means there will be no new features or active development moving forward, potentially affecting long-term usability.
Complexity for Beginners
The level of customization and plethora of features can be overwhelming to new users or those unfamiliar with configuring development environments.
Competition
With other powerful editors like Visual Studio Code gaining popularity due to better performance and active development, Atom faces strong competition in the market.

Enhanced Visualization
GitLab Board Better provides improved visualization of GitLab boards, making it easier for users to manage tasks and workflows with a more intuitive interface.
Customizable Columns
Users can customize the columns on their boards, allowing for greater flexibility in organizing tasks and aligning with specific project needs.
Improved User Experience
With a more user-friendly interface, GitLab Board Better makes it easier for team members to navigate and update boards, enhancing overall usability.
Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing GitLab projects, allowing users to enhance their task management without significant changes to their workflow.

Limited Features
While it offers enhanced visualization, the extension might lack advanced features needed by some power users compared to native GitLab functionalities.
Browser Dependency
As a Chrome extension, its usage is limited to the Chrome browser, potentially excluding users who rely on other browsers for their development environment.
Performance Issues
Some users might experience performance issues or slower load times, especially on boards with a large number of tasks or issues.
Potential Compatibility Issues
Updates to GitLab or browsers may cause compatibility issues, requiring users to frequently check for updates or fixes for the extension.