cgit vs Gogs
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | cgit | Gogs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | C | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 47,724 |
| First released | 2006 | 2014 |
| Replaces | GitHub | GitHub, Bitbucket |
Why pick each one
Choose cgit if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is cgit or Gogs better?
Gogs is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider cgit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are cgit and Gogs free and open-source?
Yes. cgit is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Gogs under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run cgit and Gogs with Docker?
cgit: check the project docs for container support. Gogs: yes.