OneDev vs Phorge
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | OneDev | Phorge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,145 | ★ 700 |
| First released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub, Jira |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OneDev or Phorge better?
OneDev is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Phorge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OneDev and Phorge free and open-source?
Yes. OneDev is licensed under MIT and Phorge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OneDev and Phorge with Docker?
OneDev: yes. Phorge: check the project docs for container support.