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 Version Control system in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GitHub for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Linux, Windows and Mac 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 Issue Tracking Systems 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. 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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. GForge icon
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    This is like your own SourceForge. It has a bug tracker, SCM (svn, CVS, git), forum, document manager, task manager, mailing lists. See http://gforgegroup.com/es/express-as-differences.pdf for a feature matrix.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Git@OSC icon
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    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. Codesion icon
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    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
     
  5. Pivotal Tracker icon
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    Tracker is a story-based project planning tool from Pivotal Labs that allows teams to collaborate and react to real-world changes instantly. Its based on agile software methods, but can be used on a wide range of projects.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Pagure icon
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    A Git center project hosting with bug reporting tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Wikifactory icon
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    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. LabCoat icon
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    LabCoat is a free and open source Android client for GitLab.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • GitLab
     
  9. GitTouch icon
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    An open-source app for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, and Gitee, built with .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flutter
     
  10. Unfuddle icon
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    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
     
  11. Bugzilla icon
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    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.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    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
  12. 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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