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Gitea

Rating: 4.2
User Satisfaction: 88%
Gitea is a tool that provides Git repository hosting, code review and built-in CI/CD for developers and teams so they can collaborate, deploy and manage code in-house.

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Overview

Gitea is a Git repository hosting platform that you can host yourself (or use a managed variant). It offers the core features of version control (with Git) plus issue tracking, pull requests, package registry, CI/CD workflows and team collaboration. 

If you want to avoid vendor lock-in (e.g., with GitHub or GitLab), want full control of your infrastructure (on-premises or in your cloud), or need a lightweight, cost-effective solution for Git + collaboration — Gitea offers a strong alternative. It enables you to host unlimited repos/users in the open-source edition, save on SaaS fees, and tailor the environment to your team.

Details

Tool Launch / Founded Date

The project’s initial fork was in 2016

Best for

Small to medium dev teams wanting full control of Git infrastructure Organizations avoiding SaaS vendor lock-in or with compliance requirements Developers wanting a lightweight Git hosting server

Access Type

Free open-source edition (self-hosted) Paid enterprise/managed cloud options

Licensing Model

The core Gitea project is open-source under the MIT license. Users self-hosting have full control of their data.

Feature

  • Git repository hosting with support for multiple platforms (Linux, Windows, macOS, ARM) and architectures. 
  • Built-in issue tracking, pull requests and project boards (kanban, milestones, labels).
  • CI/CD via “Gitea Actions” compatible with GitHub Actions workflows. 
  • Package registry support for many formats: Cargo, NPM, NuGet, Maven, Docker/Container, Helm etc. 
  • Self-hosting means you own your data, can tailor to internal compliance, no per-user license fees in open edition.

Pricing Tables

Open Source
Free
  • Code hosting
  • Issue tracking
  • Pull requests
  • Project management
  • Gitea Actions(CI/CD)
  • Packages
  • Rapid updates
  • Active contributions
  • Community supports
Enterprise
$9.5 /user/month
  • All the great functionality of Gitea
  • SAML SSO Integration
  • Audit Logs
  • Kubernetes AutoScaling Runners
  • other Enhanced enterprise-level features and experiences [1]
  • Discounts available for non-profits and small companies
  • Easily add or remove users at any time as your team grows or changes.
  • Priority security bug fix notifications
  • Priority email and online support with SLA
  • Installation/Upgrade Assistant Service
  • Emergency telephone/remote support

Analytics

Traffic Analysis

Domain Rating
87
Organic Traffic
33116
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 Gitea commercially?
Yes — the open-source edition under the MIT license allows commercial use. If you self-host, you control your infrastructure and data.
How many users or repositories can I have?
In the free open-source edition you host yourself, there is no built-in user-/repo-cap beyond your infrastructure limits. For managed/enterprise editions you should check user-seat pricing.
Can I edit/customise workflows or CI/CD?
Yes — Gitea Actions supports YAML-based workflows and is compatible with GitHub Actions in many cases. You can define your own pipelines.
Does Gitea integrate with other tools (Slack, Teams, etc)?
Yes — integrations include chat tools like Slack, Discord, MS Teams and external CI services like Drone, Jenkins etc. (about.gitea.com)
Does Gitea train my data or use it for AI modelling?
As a self-hosted solution, your data is stored in your infrastructure. When using the managed cloud you should review the provider’s privacy/data policy. Gitea publishes security advisories.
What support do I get on the paid plan vs free?
Paid/enterprise tiers include priority support, SLA-based bug fixes, and extra enterprise features (audit logs, SAML, etc). Free edition uses community support.

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