Gitness vs GitPrep
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted git hosting & forges options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Gitness | GitPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,713 | ★ 934 |
| First released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub |
Why pick each one
Choose GitPrep if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Perl
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitness or GitPrep better?
Neither is universally better. Gitness has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Gitness and GitPrep free and open-source?
Yes. Gitness is licensed under Apache-2.0 and GitPrep under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitness and GitPrep with Docker?
Gitness: yes. GitPrep: check the project docs for container support.