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GitLab

Complete DevOps platform, can be self-hosted.

ServiceFreemium

Platform that brings together repositories, CI/CD, security and project management. Can be used in the cloud or installed on your own server.

When to use

When you want repository, CI/CD and project management on a single platform, including self-hosted.

When to avoid

If you only need simple hosting and an active open source community; GitHub has more reach.

Alternatives

They do a similar job. Compare before choosing.

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  • Repositories with native Jira integration.

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  • Lightweight, self-hostable Git forge.

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From the same area, with a close purpose.

  • Microsoft's repositories, pipelines and work management.

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  • Self-hostable Git forge, community-run.

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  • Free, nonprofit Git hosting for open source.

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  • Minimalist, fast software forge with no required JavaScript.

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