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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FeatureGiteaOneDev
CategoryGit Hosting & ForgesGit Hosting & Forges
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 57,266★ 15,145
First released20162016
ReplacesGitHub, GitLabGitHub, GitLab

Why pick each one

Choose Gitea if…

  • Very lightweight
  • Easy to deploy
  • Familiar GitHub-like UI
Gitea details

Choose OneDev if…

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

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.

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