OneDev vs GitPrep
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted git hosting & forges options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | OneDev | GitPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Java | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,145 | ★ 934 |
| First released | 2016 | 2013 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub |
Why pick each one
Choose GitPrep if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Perl
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OneDev or GitPrep better?
Neither is universally better. OneDev has the larger community, while GitPrep is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OneDev and GitPrep free and open-source?
Yes. OneDev is licensed under MIT and GitPrep under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OneDev and GitPrep with Docker?
OneDev: yes. GitPrep: check the project docs for container support.