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Codeberg alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Codeberg: intended for free and open-source projects only, and limited CI capacity. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Codeberg, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitHub currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Radicle logoRadicleFreeYesLinux, macOS, Self-hosted3 of 355.3
  1. Radicle logo

    1. RadicleTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want sovereign, decentralised code collaboration without a central platform

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostableLinux, macOS, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Codeberg

    Peer-to-peer code collaboration with no central host at all.

    Pros

    • No central host or account needed
    • Issues and patches stored with the code in Git
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Unfamiliar workflow for most developers
    • Small community and project discovery
    • Tooling is mainly command-line
    Visit Radicle Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Radicle a good Codeberg alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Architecture
    Peer-to-peer, built on Git
    Checked Oct 25, 2026radicle.xyz(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT and Apache 2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026radicle.xyz(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocol
    Heartwood
    Checked Oct 25, 2026radicle.xyz(opens source in a new tab)

The best Codeberg alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

GitHub logo

Best Codeberg alternative for most people

GitHub

Largest community and integrations, with private repos for any use.

Forgejo logo

Best Codeberg alternative for a free option

Forgejo

Run the same software yourself for private or commercial projects.

GitLab logo

Best Codeberg alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

GitLab

Hosted platform with stronger CI/CD and free private repos.

SourceHut logo

Best Codeberg alternative for open source

SourceHut

Minimalist, paid but cheap forge with email-based workflows.

Radicle logo

Best Codeberg alternative for self-hosting

Radicle

Peer-to-peer code collaboration with no central host at all.

GitHub logo

Best Codeberg alternative for Mac

GitHub

Largest community and integrations, with private repos for any use.

GitHub logo

Best Codeberg alternative for Windows

GitHub

Largest community and integrations, with private repos for any use.

Forgejo logo

Best Codeberg alternative for Linux

Forgejo

Run the same software yourself for private or commercial projects.

GitHub logo

Best Codeberg alternative for iPhone and Android

GitHub

Largest community and integrations, with private repos for any use.

GitHub logo

Best Codeberg alternative for working in the browser

GitHub

Largest community and integrations, with private repos for any use.

Codeberg alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Codeberg?

GitHub ranks first right now. Largest community and integrations, with private repos for any use. Forgejo and SourceHut follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Codeberg?

Yes. GitHub (free plan + paid), Forgejo (open source), GitLab (free plan + paid) and Radicle (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Codeberg?

Yes: Forgejo, SourceHut, GitLab and Radicle. Forgejo, SourceHut and GitLab can also be self-hosted.

Which Codeberg alternatives work on Linux?

Forgejo and Radicle run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Codeberg?

The complaints we hear most: intended for free and open-source projects only; limited CI capacity; smaller community and fewer integrations than GitHub.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Codeberg, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.