RhodeCode vs SourceHut
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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RhodeCode
Unified source code management for Git, SVN and Mercurial
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SourceHut
The hacker's forge, 100% free and open source
| Feature | RhodeCode | SourceHut |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Git Hosting & Forges |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 2,000 |
| First released | 2010 | 2018 |
| Replaces | GitHub, Bitbucket | GitHub, GitLab |
Why pick each one
Choose RhodeCode if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Choose SourceHut if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is RhodeCode or SourceHut better?
Neither is universally better. SourceHut has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are RhodeCode and SourceHut free and open-source?
Yes. RhodeCode is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SourceHut under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run RhodeCode and SourceHut with Docker?
RhodeCode: yes. SourceHut: check the project docs for container support.