Gitea Act Runner vs GitLab
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ci/cd & build options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Gitea Act Runner
CI/CD runner for Gitea Actions
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GitLab
Git-repository manager providing wiki, issue-tracking and CI/CD
| Feature | Gitea Act Runner | GitLab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,000 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | — |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | GitHub Actions | GitHub |
Why pick each one
Choose Gitea Act Runner if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitea Act Runner or GitLab better?
Neither is universally better. Gitea Act Runner has the larger community, while GitLab is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gitea Act Runner and GitLab free and open-source?
Yes. Gitea Act Runner is licensed under MIT and GitLab under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitea Act Runner and GitLab with Docker?
Gitea Act Runner: yes. GitLab: check the project docs for container support.