Gitea
Live Mature EasyReplaces GitHub Pro, GitLab
$144
Bounty Value
$48
Saves per Year
3
Years Tracked
Version Control
Category
Enterprise vs. Open Alternative
Cost comparison per seat per year
| Tool | Cost/seat/yr | 10 seats | 50 seats | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Enterprise | $252 | $2,520 | $12,600 | 100% |
| GitLab Ultimate | $1188 | $11,880 | $59,400 | 100% |
| Bitbucket Premium | $120 | $1,200 | $6,000 | 100% |
| Gitea | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free |
Self-hosting infrastructure costs not included. Typically $2-10/month per service.
Self-hosted Git service written in Go. Lightweight, fast, and easy to install — runs on a Raspberry Pi.
Why it works
- Lightweight: Single binary, minimal resource usage
- Full-featured: Pull requests, issues, CI/CD (Gitea Actions), packages
- GitHub-compatible: Gitea Actions are compatible with GitHub Actions workflows
- Easy migration: Built-in migration from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
What you lose
- GitHub’s social network effects and discoverability
- GitHub Copilot and AI-powered features
git code-review ci-cd devops