Gogs alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Gogs alternative for most people
GiteaThe Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.
Best Gogs alternative for a free option
ForgejoCommunity-run fork of Gitea with more features than Gogs.
Best Gogs alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitLabFull platform if you have the hardware to run it.
Best Gogs alternative for self-hosting
GiteaThe Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.
Best Gogs alternative for Windows
GiteaThe Gogs fork with Actions CI, packages and faster development.
Best Gogs alternative for working in the browser
CodebergHosted 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.