Pagure vs Phorge
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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Pagure
Git-centered forge built by and for the Fedora community
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Phorge
Community-driven fork of Phabricator
| Feature | Pagure | Phorge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 900 | ★ 700 |
| First released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub, Jira |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Pagure or Phorge better?
Neither is universally better. Pagure has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Pagure and Phorge free and open-source?
Yes. Pagure is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Phorge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pagure and Phorge with Docker?
Pagure: check the project docs for container support. Phorge: check the project docs for container support.