Modern software development teams face challenges in managing codebases across diverse time zones, cultures, and expertise levels, with tools like GitHub and Phabricator historically assisting in repository management and workflow optimization. GitHub, widely used for its cloud-hosted environment and traditional functionality, offers managed services that reduce overhead compared to self-hosted options like Phabricator, which, despite its powerful stacked pull request workflow, requires significant setup and maintenance effort. Graphite emerges as a solution that enhances GitHub by integrating Phabricator's efficient stacking workflow, facilitating smaller, more manageable pull requests, thereby improving developer productivity and code quality without the complexity of self-hosting. While Phabricator allows for extensive customization, its lack of active maintenance and support poses challenges, making Graphite a favorable alternative for teams seeking the benefits of modern workflows without extensive overhead. Cost-wise, GitHub and Graphite offer subscription models that balance functionality with affordability, whereas Phabricator could incur higher lifetime maintenance costs despite being free to install. Ultimately, the choice between these tools depends on a team's specific needs, with Graphite offering a compelling middle ground by optimizing GitHub's capabilities to enhance developer efficiency and streamline code reviews.