GitHub Alternatives

GitHub is described as 'Web-based Git hosting service facilitating collaboration, with features like issue tracking, social networking, and wikis for project management' and is a leading source code hosting service in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GitHub for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Linux, Mac and Windows apps. The best GitHub alternative is GitLab, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GitHub are Gitea, Codeberg, Bitbucket and SourceForge.

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GitHub alternatives are mainly Version Control Systems, but if you're looking for Source Code Hosting Services or Project Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted, Open Source, EU, Free + Source Code Hosting and Android. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GitHub.
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  1. Gerrit simplifies Git based project maintainership by permitting any authorized user to submit changes to the master Git repository, rather than requiring all approved changes to be merged in by hand by the project maintainer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Gitolite icon
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    Gitolite allows you to setup git hosting on a central server, with fine-grained access control and many more powerful features.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Git@OSC icon
     1 like

    Git@OSC is a web-based hosting service for projects that is an alternative to GitHub based on China.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. Bugzilla icon
     38 likes

    Bugzilla is a web-based tool for planning, organizing and releasing software on your own schedule. It is used by many open source companies and projects, and has advanced features such as search, milestones, and products.

    89 Bugzilla alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about Bugzilla as an Alternative to GitHub
    Alexandre ZANNI
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    Just a bug tracking system, not a web-based Git repo.

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    • This alternative is disputed. Bugzilla is a legitimate GitHub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Bugzilla is Free and Open SourceGitHub is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Codesion icon
     7 likes

    Codesion, formerly CVSDude, is the leading Git, Subversion and CVS hosting platform, offering free plans & secure access to your online repositories (SVN, Git, Trac, etc). Coupled with our PCI compliant Enterprise grade platform, with 10 min backups, roles based security...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Pagure icon
     3 likes

    A Git center project hosting with bug reporting tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Wikifactory icon
     13 likes

    Engineer the future with Wikifactory. Wikifactory unifies teams in real-time, enabling efficient communication, streamlined workflows, and accelerated time-to-market.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Unfuddle icon
     15 likes

    Experience the simplicity of Unfuddle that allows you to build software faster. Unfuddle’s painfully obvious approach to project management means you and your team will be up and running just as fast as creating your account.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. LabCoat icon
     4 likes

    LabCoat is a free and open source Android client for GitLab.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • GitLab
     
  10. Ouro icon
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    Ouro is a collaborative web platform for creative problem solvers to share and monetize their work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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