Forgejo alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Forgejo: smaller ecosystem than GitHub or GitLab, and no official paid support from the project. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Forgejo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gitea currently ranks first.
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Best Forgejo alternative for most people
GiteaThe upstream project, with paid cloud and enterprise options.
Best Forgejo alternative for a free option
CodebergUse Forgejo without running it yourself on a non-profit host.
Best Forgejo alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitLabMuch more complete platform if you can afford the resources.
Best Forgejo alternative for open source
SourceHutMinimalist, email-driven forge with built-in build service.
Best Forgejo alternative for Windows
GiteaThe upstream project, with paid cloud and enterprise options.
Best Forgejo alternative for Linux
GiteaThe upstream project, with paid cloud and enterprise options.
Best Forgejo alternative for working in the browser
GiteaThe upstream project, with paid cloud and enterprise options.
Forgejo alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Forgejo?
Gitea ranks first right now. The upstream project, with paid cloud and enterprise options. Codeberg and GitLab follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Forgejo?
Yes. Gitea (open source), Codeberg (free), GitLab (free plan + paid) and GitHub (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Forgejo?
Yes: Gitea, GitLab and SourceHut. Gitea, GitLab and SourceHut can also be self-hosted.
Which Forgejo alternatives work on Linux?
Gitea runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Forgejo?
The complaints we hear most: smaller ecosystem than GitHub or GitLab; no official paid support from the project; federation features are still in progress.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Forgejo, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.