Gitness 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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Gitness
Lightweight code hosting with built-in pipelines
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Pagure
Git-centered forge built by and for the Fedora community
| Feature | Gitness | Pagure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,713 | ★ 900 |
| First released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub, GitLab |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitness or Pagure better?
Gitness is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pagure if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Gitness and Pagure free and open-source?
Yes. Gitness is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Pagure under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitness and Pagure with Docker?
Gitness: yes. Pagure: check the project docs for container support.