OneDev vs Forgejo Runner
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 | OneDev | Forgejo Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,145 | ★ 300 |
| First released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub Actions |
Why pick each one
Choose Forgejo 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 OneDev or Forgejo Runner 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 OneDev and Forgejo Runner free and open-source?
Yes. OneDev is licensed under MIT and Forgejo Runner under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OneDev and Forgejo Runner with Docker?
OneDev: yes. Forgejo Runner: yes.