Gitiles vs Pagure
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Pagure
Git-centered forge built by and for the Fedora community
| Feature | Gitiles | Pagure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 600 | ★ 900 |
| First released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Replaces | GitHub | GitHub, GitLab |
Why pick each one
Choose Gitiles if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitiles or Pagure better?
Neither is universally better. Pagure has the larger community, while Gitiles is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gitiles and Pagure free and open-source?
Yes. Gitiles is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Pagure under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitiles and Pagure with Docker?
Gitiles: check the project docs for container support. Pagure: check the project docs for container support.