Pagure vs SonarQube
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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SonarQube
Continuous code quality and security inspection
| Feature | Pagure | SonarQube |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Hosting & Forges | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | GPL-2.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 900 | ★ 10,878 |
| First released | 2015 | 2007 |
| Replaces | GitHub, GitLab | GitHub |
Why pick each one
Choose SonarQube if…
- Strong static analysis
- Broad language coverage
- CI-friendly quality gates
Frequently asked questions
Is Pagure or SonarQube better?
SonarQube is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Pagure if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Pagure and SonarQube free and open-source?
Yes. Pagure is licensed under GPL-2.0 and SonarQube under LGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pagure and SonarQube with Docker?
Pagure: check the project docs for container support. SonarQube: yes.