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3 alternatives to GitLab

GitLab is a 代码托管 product. The community recommends 3 alternatives: 1 open source, 1 self-hostable and 1 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from GitLab highlighted.

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About GitLab

企业级自托管Git服务，提供完整的DevOps平台

Open source · MIT
Self-hostable
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Quick picks

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Most voted

Gitea

1 vote

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Best open-source pick

Gitea

Open source, MIT license

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Best self-hosted pick

Gitea

Run it on your own server

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Best free pick

Gitea

Free to use

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Most platforms

GitHub

Available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

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    1.

    Gitea

    代码托管

    A lightweight self-hosted Git service, similar to GitHub or GitLab but with a much smaller resource footprint.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable
    DetailsWebsite
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    2.

    Bitbucket

    Software Development

    Atlassian's Git hosting service with pull requests, Pipelines CI/CD and tight Jira integration.

    Freemium
    Web

    Compared with GitLab

    • − Closed source (GitLab is open source)
    • − Not self-hostable (GitLab is)
    • − Paid (GitLab is free)
    DetailsWebsite
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    3.

    GitHub

    Software Development

    Git hosting and developer collaboration platform with pull requests, issues, Actions CI/CD, packages and Copilot.

    Freemium
    Web
    Windows
    macOS
    iOS
    Android

    Compared with GitLab

    • − Closed source (GitLab is open source)
    • − Not self-hostable (GitLab is)
    • − Paid (GitLab is free)
    DetailsWebsite

GitLab vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
GitLab
Current
YesYesMIT————
GiteaYesYesMIT———1
BitbucketNoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb—0
GitHubNoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb / Windows / macOS / iOS / Android—0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to GitLab?

Gitea has the most community votes (1 vote). Other recommendations include Bitbucket and GitHub; compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to GitLab?

Yes. Gitea can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to GitLab?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include Gitea.

Can I self-host an alternative to GitLab?

Yes. Gitea can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Other 代码托管 services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as GitLab alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    CGit

    轻量级的Git仓库Web界面，专注于性能和简洁

    Open source
    Self-hostable
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    GitButler

    现代化的Git客户端，支持多分支并行开发

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    Harness

    企业级持续交付平台，提供完整的DevOps解决方案

  • T
    Tegon

    开源的GitOps平台，专注于Kubernetes环境

Know another GitLab alternative?

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