Gitea vs OneDev
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 | Gitea | OneDev |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 57,266 | ★ 15,145 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub, GitLab |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitea or OneDev better?
Gitea 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 Gitea and OneDev free and open-source?
Yes. Gitea is licensed under MIT and OneDev under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitea and OneDev with Docker?
Gitea: yes. OneDev: yes.