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Gogs alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Gogs: no built-in CI or package registry, and slower development than Gitea and Forgejo. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gogs, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gitea currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Gitea logoGiteaOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web, Linux +24 of 466.5
2Forgejo logoForgejoOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web, Linux4 of 462.6
  1. Gitea logo

    1. GiteaTop pick

    Best for: Teams and individuals who want a GitHub-like forge on their own modest hardware

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, Linux, macOS, Windows

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gogs

    The Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.

    Pros

    • Single binary that runs on very little hardware
    • Actions CI compatible with many GitHub workflows
    • Free with unlimited users

    Cons

    • Smaller ecosystem than GitHub or GitLab
    • Company-led governance split the community
    • Some enterprise features are paid
    Visit Gitea Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Gitea a good Gogs alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open-source edition
    Free, unlimited users and repos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026about.gitea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed hosting
    Gitea Cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026about.gitea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CI/CD
    Gitea Actions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026about.gitea.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Forgejo logo

    2. Forgejo

    Best for: Self-hosters who want a light forge run by a non-profit community rather than a company

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gogs

    Community-run fork of Gitea with more features than Gogs.

    Pros

    • Community governance under a non-profit
    • Light to run with built-in Actions CI
    • Copyleft licence guards against proprietary forks

    Cons

    • Smaller ecosystem than GitHub or GitLab
    • No official paid support from the project
    • Federation features are still in progress
    Visit Forgejo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Forgejo a good Gogs alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL v3+ (from v9.0)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026forgejo.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Stewardship
    Non-profit Codeberg e.V.
    Checked Oct 25, 2026forgejo.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026forgejo.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free software
    Always
    Checked Oct 25, 2026forgejo.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Gogs alternative for…

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

Gitea logo

Best Gogs alternative for most people

Gitea

The Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.

Forgejo logo

Best Gogs alternative for a free option

Forgejo

Community-run fork of Gitea with more features than Gogs.

GitLab logo

Best Gogs alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

GitLab

Full platform if you have the hardware to run it.

OneDev logo

Best Gogs alternative for open source

OneDev

Self-hosted Git with built-in CI/CD and code search.

Gitea logo

Best Gogs alternative for self-hosting

Gitea

The Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.

Gitea logo

Best Gogs alternative for Mac

Gitea

The Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.

Gitea logo

Best Gogs alternative for Windows

Gitea

The Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.

Gitea logo

Best Gogs alternative for Linux

Gitea

The Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.

Codeberg logo

Best Gogs alternative for working in the browser

Codeberg

Hosted Forgejo for open-source projects, nothing to run.

Gogs alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gogs?

Gitea ranks first right now. The Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development. Forgejo and OneDev follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Gogs?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Gogs?

Yes: Gitea, Forgejo, OneDev and GitLab. Gitea, Forgejo and OneDev can also be self-hosted.

Which Gogs alternatives work on Linux?

Gitea and Forgejo run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Gogs?

The complaints we hear most: no built-in CI or package registry; slower development than Gitea and Forgejo; fewer collaboration features.

How is this list ranked?

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