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OneDev vs SourceHut

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 SO SourceHut The hacker's forge, 100% free and open source
FeatureOneDevSourceHut
CategoryGit Hosting & ForgesGit Hosting & Forges
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 15,145★ 2,000
First released20162018
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 SourceHut if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Active community (2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Python
SourceHut details

Frequently asked questions

Is OneDev or SourceHut better?

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

Are OneDev and SourceHut free and open-source?

Yes. OneDev is licensed under MIT and SourceHut under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OneDev and SourceHut with Docker?

OneDev: yes. SourceHut: check the project docs for container support.

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