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OneDev vs Gitness

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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ON OneDev Self-hosted Git server with CI/CD and kanban VS GI Gitness Lightweight code hosting with built-in pipelines
FeatureOneDevGitness
CategoryGit Hosting & ForgesGit Hosting & Forges
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 15,145★ 37,713
First released20162023
ReplacesGitHub, GitLabGitHub, GitLab

Why pick each one

Choose OneDev if…

  • All-in-one in one process
  • Strong code navigation
  • Lighter than GitLab
OneDev details

Choose Gitness if…

  • Simple all-in-one container
  • Lightweight
  • Modern UI
Gitness details

Frequently asked questions

Is OneDev or Gitness better?

Gitness is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OneDev if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are OneDev and Gitness free and open-source?

Yes. OneDev is licensed under MIT and Gitness under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OneDev and Gitness with Docker?

OneDev: yes. Gitness: yes.

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