Open-Source Alternatives to GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS
Based on our dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS are Gitea / Forgejo and OneDev. The GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS plan we benchmark is Enterprise / Ultimate ($21-$29/user/mo + CI runner minutes).
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Quick comparison
| Alternative | License | RAM in starter config | Needs Postgres / Redis | Migration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gitea / Forgejo | MIT | 256 MB | Yes / No | Easy (1-click GitHub repo + PR + issue mirror) |
| OneDev | MIT | 1024 MB | No / No | Easy |
Gitea / Forgejo
Painless self-hosted Git service written in Go, includes GitHub Actions-compatible CI/CD & Package Registry
- Runs in ~150MB RAM (vs 4GB+ for GitLab)
- Gitea Actions runs standard `.github/workflows` YAML
- Built-in Docker, npm, PyPI & Cargo registry
Docker image gitea/gitea:latest. GitHub: go-gitea/gitea (45.6k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://about.gitea.com
OneDev
Self-hosted Git server with visual CI/CD pipelines, Kanban boards, and symbol-aware code search
- IDE-like jump-to-definition right in the browser
- GUI pipeline builder without YAML headaches
- Ultra-fast local CI runners
Docker image 1dev/server:latest. GitHub: theonedev/onedev (15.1k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://onedev.io
Switching from GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS
- Pick an alternative above and open its comparison page for the cost breakdown.
- Generate a free starter
docker-compose.ymlin the stack builder. - Test it on a small server with a copy of your data before moving the team over.
- Check the migration notes in the table, and the official docs of the tool you pick.
More detail: Replace GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS guide.
FAQ
What are the open-source alternatives to GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS?
In the StackSwitcher dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS are Gitea / Forgejo, OneDev.
Which GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS plan does StackSwitcher compare against?
We benchmark GitHub Team / GitLab SaaS Enterprise / Ultimate ($21-$29/user/mo + CI runner minutes). The main pain point we note: CI/CD runner minutes burn fast and per-seat fees add up for contractors and growing dev teams.
How much RAM does Gitea / Forgejo need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 256 MB of RAM for Gitea / Forgejo plus Postgres. Real needs depend on your usage.
How much RAM does OneDev need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 1024 MB of RAM for OneDev. Real needs depend on your usage.
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