Agola vs OneDev
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted git hosting & forges options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Agola
CI/CD redefined for cloud-native workflows
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OneDev
Self-hosted Git server with CI/CD and kanban
| Feature | Agola | OneDev |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,622 | ★ 15,145 |
| First released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Drone, GitHub Actions | GitHub, GitLab |
Why pick each one
Choose Agola if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Agola or OneDev better?
Neither is universally better. OneDev has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Agola and OneDev free and open-source?
Yes. Agola is licensed under Apache-2.0 and OneDev under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Agola and OneDev with Docker?
Agola: yes. OneDev: yes.