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Gitea

Private, fast, reliable DevOps platform.

Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-11-04

Cost
$0 / forever (Open Source)
License
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Hosting Model
Self-host (your server)
Platforms
webself-hosteddocker to self-host
Installation
Clone https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea or deploy with Docker Compose
Operational Setup
Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
Where Your Data Lives
All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
The Catch / Trade-off
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bitbucket.

Replaces 3 paid apps

up to $32.30/mo ($388/yr) in subscriptions

Gitea FAQ

Common questions

Is Gitea free and open source?+

Gitea is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zfi6as00pd94snuk3byy9o that runs on self-host. Private, fast, reliable DevOps platform.

What paid software does Gitea replace?+

Gitea serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Bitbucket, GitHub Team, JetBrains Upsource, saving up to $32.30/month ($388/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Gitea?+

Installation: Clone https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.

What is the catch or trade-off with Gitea?+

Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bitbucket.