// GitHub Issues vs Flux
Code-native tracking vs dedicated kanban.
GitHub Issues lives where your code lives - PRs, commits, branches, and Actions all link to issues natively. Flux is a focused kanban platform with real-time sync, AI, and developer-first APIs. One is embedded in your repo; the other is a standalone visual board.
| Feature | Flux | GitHub Issues |
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| Core model | Kanban boards and cards | Issues, labels, milestones, and Projects (v2) with custom fields and views |
| Real-time sync | SSE - instant push, no polling | Page refresh or notifications - no live push on boards |
| AI assistant | Gemini-powered card and board AI | Copilot for code, not project boards |
| Code integration | API-driven, connect via webhooks | Native - issues link to PRs, commits, branches, and Actions workflows |
| Board views | Native kanban with drag-and-drop, multi-board columns | Projects v2 boards with drag-and-drop, custom fields, and chart views |
| Activity log | Event-sourced with one-click undo | Issue timeline with linked events from Git |
| RBAC | 4-tier - owner, admin, member, viewer | Repository and organization roles (read, triage, write, maintain, admin) |
| API | REST + MCP server for AI agents | REST + GraphQL API, GitHub Actions for automation |
| Self-hosting | Self-hostable | GitHub Enterprise Server available (significant cost) |
| Pricing | Free to start, no per-seat pricing | Free for public repos, included in GitHub plans ($4-21/user/mo) |
01 How is Flux different from GitHub Issues?
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GitHub Issues lives inside your code repository - issues link directly to PRs, commits, and branches. Flux is a standalone kanban platform with real-time sync, AI, and developer APIs. GitHub Issues is best when your project management lives where your code lives; Flux is best when you need a dedicated visual board with richer kanban features.
02 Where is GitHub Issues better?
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GitHub Issues has native PR and commit linking, branch auto-creation from issues, GitHub Actions integration for automation, zero additional cost if you already pay for GitHub, and cross-repo project boards. It lives where your code already lives, so there is no context switching for developers.
03 Where is Flux better?
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Flux has real-time SSE sync for instant board updates, event-sourced activity with one-click undo, multi-board column views, a Gemini-powered AI assistant for cards, an MCP server for AI agent integration, and richer kanban features like checklists, attachments, and card assignments. It is purpose-built for visual project management.
04 Should I replace GitHub Issues with Flux?
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Not necessarily. If your team is developer-only and lives in GitHub, Issues plus Projects v2 may be all you need. If you have mixed teams, need richer kanban features, real-time collaboration, or want a dedicated board outside your code repository, Flux complements or replaces GitHub Issues.
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