cgit 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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cgit
Fast web interface for Git repositories
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Pagure
Git-centered forge built by and for the Fedora community
| Feature | cgit | Pagure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 900 |
| First released | 2006 | 2015 |
| Replaces | GitHub | GitHub, GitLab |
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 Pagure better?
Neither is universally better. Pagure has the larger community, while cgit is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are cgit and Pagure free and open-source?
Yes. cgit is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Pagure under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run cgit and Pagure with Docker?
cgit: check the project docs for container support. Pagure: check the project docs for container support.