Gitiles vs cgit
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Gitiles
Simple repository browser for Git repositories
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cgit
Fast web interface for Git repositories
| Feature | Gitiles | cgit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Java | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 600 | ★ 800 |
| First released | 2013 | 2006 |
| Replaces | GitHub | GitHub |
Why pick each one
Choose Gitiles if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose cgit if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitiles or cgit better?
Neither is universally better. cgit has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Gitiles and cgit free and open-source?
Yes. Gitiles is licensed under Apache-2.0 and cgit under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitiles and cgit with Docker?
Gitiles: check the project docs for container support. cgit: check the project docs for container support.