Gitea Pages Deploy vs GitLab CE
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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Gitea Pages Deploy
Static site hosting server for Git repositories
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GitLab CE
Complete DevOps platform you can self-host
| Feature | Gitea Pages Deploy | GitLab CE |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, helm, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 400 | ★ 24,000 |
| First released | 2021 | 2011 |
| Replaces | GitHub Pages, Netlify | GitHub, Bitbucket |
Why pick each one
Choose GitLab CE if…
- All-in-one DevOps platform
- Powerful CI/CD
- Mature and feature-rich
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitea Pages Deploy or GitLab CE better?
Neither is universally better. GitLab CE has the larger community, while Gitea Pages Deploy is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gitea Pages Deploy and GitLab CE free and open-source?
Yes. Gitea Pages Deploy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and GitLab CE under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitea Pages Deploy and GitLab CE with Docker?
Gitea Pages Deploy: yes. GitLab CE: yes.