Pagure vs RhodeCode
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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RhodeCode
Unified source code management for Git, SVN and Mercurial
| Feature | Pagure | RhodeCode |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 900 | ★ 800 |
| First released | 2015 | 2010 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub, Bitbucket |
Why pick each one
Choose RhodeCode if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Pagure or RhodeCode 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 RhodeCode free and open-source?
Yes. Pagure is licensed under GPL-2.0 and RhodeCode under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pagure and RhodeCode with Docker?
Pagure: check the project docs for container support. RhodeCode: yes.