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Codeberg

Rating: 4.2
User Satisfaction: 78%
Codeberg is a tool that provides Git-based project hosting, issue tracking and web pages for open-source teams so they can collaborate, publish and archive code outside commercial silos.

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Overview

Codeberg e.V. runs Codeberg: a non-profit, community-driven software forge (much like Gitea/Forgejo based) for hosting Git repositories, issue tracking, wikis, pages and collaboration for open-source projects. 

If you’re developing open-source or free-software projects and want an alternative to commercial platforms (e.g., GitHub, GitLab) that is privacy-friendly, non-commercial and community-owned, Codeberg presents a strong option. You can host your code and project pages, avoid vendor lock-in, and support infrastructure aligned with libre/open-source values.

You create an account on codeberg.org, host repositories (public by default, private may be limited). It uses Forgejo (a fork of Gitea) as the backend.

Details

Tool Launch / Founded Date

Approx. September 2018

Best for

FOSS (free/open-source) maintainers looking for non-commercial hosting Developers and small teams wanting to avoid vendor lock-in Projects needing Git hosting plus static site/documentation support in a privacy-respecting context

Access Type

Freemium / donation-supported. The base service is free for public/open-source projects. Donations fund the non-profit.

Licensing Model

Proprietary platform (the service), but built on open-source software (Forgejo/Gitea). Users retain ownership of their code as usual with Git hosts. Commercial use of the platform is allowed, but the infrastructure funding is via donations.

Feature

  • Git repository hosting with collaborative tools: pull requests (merge requests), branches, issues, wikis.
  • Static site/project page hosting via “Codeberg Pages” (custom domain support) for project documentation/blogs.
  • Translation/localization support via Weblate integration.
  • CI/CD and build support (e.g., Woodpecker CI) for open-source projects.
  • Non-profit, community-owned model with privacy-friendly policies (minimal tracking, non-commercial stance). 
  • Migration friendly: being based on Forgejo/Gitea means working with standard Git workflows, simplifying migration from other hosts.

Pricing Tables

Free / Open Source Plan
$0 (for public/open-source projects) – includes Git hosting, issues, pages, basic CI.
Donation / Supporter Tier
Variable (user chooses to donate) – supports the service financially; may grant small extra perks or priority in resource requests.
Custom / Resource-Extension
Contact Codeberg e.V. (for large projects needing more storage, private repository support, etc).

Analytics

Traffic Analysis

Domain Rating
88
Organic Traffic
30265
Majority Users
United States

Visits Over Time

No visit data found.

Traffic Sources

No traffic data found.

Last Update Date: 2025-11-16

FAQ

Can I use Codeberg commercially and privately?
Yes for open-source/public use. For private/commercial workflows you’ll want to check storage or resource quotas, and possibly contact them for extended support.
Does Codeberg allow private repositories for business use?
Private repositories are technically possible, but the service is geared toward free/open-source projects. If you need large private repository hosting you should check the current policy or negotiate.
Can I migrate from GitHub or GitLab easily?
Yes — since Codeberg uses standard Git workflows (via Forgejo) and supports import of repositories. But you should check you’ll still have your required CI/automation and integration features.
Will I retain commercial rights to the code I host?
Yes — hosting your code doesn’t change your license. Ensure you choose appropriate open-source or proprietary licensing for your project as you normally would.
Does Codeberg train AI on my code or share my data?
They emphasise privacy and minimal user tracking. There is no public indication of your code being used to train third-party models, but you should review their privacy policy if this is a concern.
What support or uptime should I expect?
As a non-profit community-run platform, you should not expect the same SLA as major commercial hosts. For mission-critical enterprise use, you may need backup strategies or contracts.
What do I get if I donate/support Codeberg vs just using free?
Donating helps fund the infrastructure and sustain the service. It may give you consideration in resource requests or priority, but core hosting features remain available for all.

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