DevPod vs Gitpod
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ides & code editors options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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DevPod
Codespaces but open-source and self-hosted
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Gitpod
Automated, ready-to-code development environments
| Feature | DevPod | Gitpod |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IDEs & Code Editors | IDEs & Code Editors |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 8,192 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,045 | ★ 13,755 |
| First released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Replaces | GitHub Codespaces | GitHub Codespaces |
Why pick each one
Choose DevPod if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 15k GitHub stars
Choose Gitpod if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 13.8k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is DevPod or Gitpod better?
DevPod is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Gitpod if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are DevPod and Gitpod free and open-source?
Yes. DevPod is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Gitpod under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DevPod and Gitpod with Docker?
DevPod: yes. Gitpod: check the project docs for container support.