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SourceHut

Minimalist, open-source software forge with Git and Mercurial hosting, CI builds and mailing lists.

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About SourceHut

SourceHut, at sr.ht, is a deliberately minimalist software forge. It is a suite of separate services: git and Mercurial hosting, builds.sr.ht for CI on real virtual machines across several Linux distributions and BSDs, todo.sr.ht for tickets, lists.sr.ht for mailing lists, a wiki-style manual service, paste and chat. Collaboration follows the classic email-driven patch workflow used by the Linux kernel rather than pull requests, which some developers love and others find unfamiliar. Pages are fast, work without JavaScript and contain no tracking or AI features. Everything is open-source software you can self-host. The hosted service is paid, with three self-selected tiers at low monthly prices that all include every feature, and financial aid is available for anyone who cannot pay. It is a hosted web service usable from any Git or Mercurial client and email.

Best for: Developers who like email-based patch workflows and fast, no-JavaScript tools.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Fast pages that work without JavaScript
  • CI builds on many Linux distributions and BSDs
  • Fully open source and self-hostable

Why people leave

  • Email-driven workflow is unfamiliar to many
  • No free hosted tier besides financial aid
  • Sparse interface and fewer integrations

Top SourceHut alternatives

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  1. 1Codeberg logo
    Codeberg

    Free non-profit hosting with a familiar pull-request workflow.

    66.5
  2. 2Forgejo logo
    Forgejo

    Self-hosted forge with pull requests and Actions CI.

    62.6
  3. 3GitHub logo
    GitHub

    Mainstream hosting with the biggest community.

    59.6
  4. 4GitLab logo
    GitLab

    Full DevSecOps platform with merge requests and CI.

    57.2
  5. 5Radicle logo
    Radicle

    Decentralised alternative that also avoids central platforms.

    55.3

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SourceHut: common questions

Is SourceHut free?

No, SourceHut is a paid product. Starting price: $4/month (checked on SourceHut's own site).

Is SourceHut open source?

Yes. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does SourceHut run on?

SourceHut is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to SourceHut?

The highest-ranked SourceHut alternatives right now are Codeberg, Forgejo and GitHub. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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