OneDev vs Gogs
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 | Gogs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,145 | ★ 47,724 |
| First released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub, Bitbucket |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OneDev or Gogs better?
Gogs 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 Gogs free and open-source?
Yes. OneDev is licensed under MIT and Gogs under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OneDev and Gogs with Docker?
OneDev: yes. Gogs: yes.