Forgejo vs Gitea
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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| Feature | Forgejo | Gitea |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,000 | ★ 57,266 |
| First released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub, GitLab |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Forgejo or Gitea better?
Neither is universally better. Gitea has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Forgejo and Gitea free and open-source?
Yes. Forgejo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Gitea under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Forgejo and Gitea with Docker?
Forgejo: yes. Gitea: yes.