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OneDev alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave OneDev: small community and ecosystem, and java-based server needs more memory than Gitea. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces OneDev, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitLab currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Gitea logoGiteaOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web, Linux +24 of 462.6
2Forgejo logoForgejoOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web, Linux4 of 459.6
3Jenkins logoJenkinsOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Linux, Windows +13 of 357.2
  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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OneDev

    Lighter forge with GitHub Actions-compatible CI.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Gitea a good OneDev 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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OneDev

    Non-profit governed forge with Actions CI.

    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 ×0.377
    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 OneDev 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)
  3. Jenkins logo

    3. Jenkins

    Best for: Teams that need fully self-hosted, highly customisable CI and can maintain it

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from OneDev

    Dedicated self-hosted CI if you keep code elsewhere.

    Pros

    • Free and runs anywhere, including air-gapped networks
    • Huge plugin ecosystem
    • Pipelines as code in a Jenkinsfile

    Cons

    • Maintenance and plugin upgrades are a constant chore
    • Dated user interface
    • Groovy pipelines can become hard to manage
    Visit Jenkins Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Jenkins a good OneDev alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugins
    Hundreds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jenkins.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Linux, macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jenkins.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best OneDev alternative for…

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

GitLab logo

Best OneDev alternative for most people

GitLab

More mature all-in-one platform with a bigger ecosystem.

Gitea logo

Best OneDev alternative for a free option

Gitea

Lighter forge with GitHub Actions-compatible CI.

GitHub logo

Best OneDev alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

GitHub

Hosted platform with the largest community.

Forgejo logo

Best OneDev alternative for open source

Forgejo

Non-profit governed forge with Actions CI.

Jenkins logo

Best OneDev alternative for self-hosting

Jenkins

Dedicated self-hosted CI if you keep code elsewhere.

Gitea logo

Best OneDev alternative for Mac

Gitea

Lighter forge with GitHub Actions-compatible CI.

Gitea logo

Best OneDev alternative for Windows

Gitea

Lighter forge with GitHub Actions-compatible CI.

Gitea logo

Best OneDev alternative for Linux

Gitea

Lighter forge with GitHub Actions-compatible CI.

GitHub logo

Best OneDev alternative for iPhone and Android

GitHub

Hosted platform with the largest community.

GitLab logo

Best OneDev alternative for working in the browser

GitLab

More mature all-in-one platform with a bigger ecosystem.

OneDev alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to OneDev?

GitLab ranks first right now. More mature all-in-one platform with a bigger ecosystem. Gitea and Forgejo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to OneDev?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to OneDev?

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

Which OneDev alternatives work on Linux?

Gitea, Forgejo and Jenkins run on Linux.

Why do people switch from OneDev?

The complaints we hear most: small community and ecosystem; java-based server needs more memory than Gitea; some features only in the paid edition.

How is this list ranked?

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