Forgejo
Beyond coding. We forge.
Gitea
Painless self-hosted all-in-one software development service
Side-by-side comparison
| Dimension | Forgejo | Gitea |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git Forge & CI | Git Forge & CI |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | MIT |
| Primary language | Go | Go |
| Repo stars | 5,723 | ▲58,681 |
| Repo forks | 1,010 | ▲7,308 |
| Open issues | 1,580 | 2,185 |
| Docker pulls | Not documented | 391,750,773 |
| Latest version | v17.0.1 | v28.2.0 |
| Platforms with an official client | 1 — Web | 1 — Web |
| Third-party clients | ▲4 | 0 |
| Deployment methods | ▲8 | 5 |
| Data last verified | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 |
▲ = leads on countable metrics only (stars, forks, Docker pulls, official-client platforms, third-party clients, deployment methods). License, language, latest version, open issues and verification dates are shown side by side without a verdict — they are facts, not scores. Verification state per platform is on each app profile page.
Where each side leads
Where Forgejo leads2
- Third-party clients — 4
- Deployment methods — 8
Where Gitea leads2
- Repo stars — 58,681
- Repo forks — 7,308
Pricing
Forgejo
Not documented
The schema has no pricing or paid-tier field, so no price is claimed for this app.
Gitea
Not documented
The schema has no pricing or paid-tier field, so no price is claimed for this app.
Licence (GPL-3.0-or-later vs MIT) is the only cost-related field the database records, and it is a fact rather than a price.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forgejo open source?
Forgejo is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later, verified Oct 26, 2026.
Is Gitea open source?
Gitea is licensed under MIT, verified Oct 25, 2026.
Which one has more repo stars?
Forgejo has 5,723 stars and Gitea has 58,681, both captured Oct 26, 2026.
Can I run Forgejo with Docker?
Yes. 2 Docker images recorded: codeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo, forgejo/forgejo.
Can I run Gitea with Docker?
Yes. 1 Docker image recorded: gitea/gitea.
How much RAM do they need?
Not documented. The database schema has no memory-usage field yet, so this site does not claim a RAM figure for either app.