GiteaHost Git repositories, manage issues and review pull requests on your own server.
100% free open-source (MIT). Unlimited users, private repositories, and code reviews.
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Host Git repositories, review code and track project issues on your own server.
What you can use it for
Host Git repositories, review code and track project issues on your own server.
- Extremely lightweight Go binary requiring minimal RAM (<100MB) compared to GitLab Omnibus (~4GB+).
- Built-in Forgejo Actions compatible with GitHub Actions workflow syntax (.forgejo/workflows).
- Package registry for npm, PyPI, Docker container images, Maven, and Go modules.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Self-host a community-governed Git repository forge with pull requests, CI actions and issue tracking using Forgejo instead of GitLab Ultimate subscription tiers.
Before you switch
You manage your own server backups, Git repository disk storage, and TLS certificates.
Alternatives to these paid apps
Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.
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