GitPrep vs SourceHut
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 | GitPrep | SourceHut |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Perl | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 934 | ★ 2,000 |
| First released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Replaces | GitHub | GitHub, GitLab |
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
Choose SourceHut if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is GitPrep or SourceHut better?
Neither is universally better. SourceHut has the larger community, while GitPrep is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are GitPrep and SourceHut free and open-source?
Yes. GitPrep is licensed under MIT and SourceHut under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GitPrep and SourceHut with Docker?
GitPrep: check the project docs for container support. SourceHut: check the project docs for container support.