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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FeatureOneDevGogs
CategoryGit Hosting & ForgesGit Hosting & Forges
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, binary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,145★ 47,724
First released20162014
ReplacesGitHub, GitLabGitHub, Bitbucket

Why pick each one

Choose OneDev if…

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

Choose Gogs if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Simple to install
Gogs details

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.

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