SourceHut alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SourceHut: email-driven workflow is unfamiliar to many, and no free hosted tier besides financial aid. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SourceHut, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Codeberg currently ranks first.
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Best SourceHut alternative for most people
CodebergFree non-profit hosting with a familiar pull-request workflow.
Best SourceHut alternative for a free option
ForgejoSelf-hosted forge with pull requests and Actions CI.
Best SourceHut alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitHubMainstream hosting with the biggest community.
Best SourceHut alternative for self-hosting
RadicleDecentralised alternative that also avoids central platforms.
Best SourceHut alternative for iPhone and Android
GitHubMainstream hosting with the biggest community.
Best SourceHut alternative for working in the browser
CodebergFree non-profit hosting with a familiar pull-request workflow.
SourceHut alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SourceHut?
Codeberg ranks first right now. Free non-profit hosting with a familiar pull-request workflow. Forgejo and GitHub follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SourceHut?
Yes. Codeberg (free), Forgejo (open source), GitHub (free plan + paid) 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 SourceHut?
Yes: Forgejo, GitLab and Radicle. Forgejo, GitLab and Radicle can also be self-hosted.
Which SourceHut alternatives work on Linux?
Forgejo and Radicle run on Linux.
Why do people switch from SourceHut?
The complaints we hear most: email-driven workflow is unfamiliar to many; no free hosted tier besides financial aid; sparse interface and fewer integrations.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SourceHut, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.