Forgejo Runner vs Pagure

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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FeatureForgejo RunnerPagure
CategoryGit Hosting & ForgesGit Hosting & Forges
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 300★ 900
First released20232015
ReplacesGitHub ActionsGitHub, GitLab

Why pick each one

Choose Forgejo Runner if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Forgejo Runner details

Choose Pagure if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Written in Python
Pagure details

Frequently asked questions

Is Forgejo Runner or Pagure better?

Neither is universally better. Pagure has the larger community, while Forgejo Runner is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Forgejo Runner and Pagure free and open-source?

Yes. Forgejo Runner is licensed under MIT and Pagure under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Forgejo Runner and Pagure with Docker?

Forgejo Runner: yes. Pagure: check the project docs for container support.

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