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, 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 Project Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Europe, Self-Hosted, EU, Open Source, 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. Buildkite icon
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    Automate your team’s software development processes, from testing through to delivery, no matter the language, environment or toolchain.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  2. OpenCores icon
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    Since 1999, OpenCores is the most prominent online community for the development of gateware IP (Intellectual Properties) Cores. It is the place where such cores are shared and promoted in the spirit of Free and Open Source collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. A place to meet the community of open source hardware developers and find open source hardware designs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4.  3 likes

    Patch takes a patch file containing a difference listing produced by the diff program and applies those differences to one or more original files, producing patched versions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. MergeBoard icon
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    MergeBoard is the first code review tool to display code changes in a smart way. Its unique features help developers spend less time on code reviews and catch more bugs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Critiq icon
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    A high-performance native Git client built for the full development lifecycle with a "review-first" mindset. Features LSP-powered code intelligence, hunk-level staging, and seamless PR workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. NPMScan icon
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    NPMScan is a security analysis tool for the JavaScript ecosystem. It scans npm packages for malicious behavior and supply chain risks that are often invisible to developers. The scanner inspects scripts, dependencies, encoded payloads, metadata, and common attack patterns used...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Tork icon
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    AI agent governance middleware providing PII detection, policy enforcement, compliance receipts, and kill switch for AI agents.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. SkillRisk icon
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    SkillRisk is a specialized security analysis tool designed for the AI Agent ecosystem, specifically focusing on Claude Code and Model Context Protocol (MCP) skills.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Unified application security platform — 12 scanners including SAST, DAST, SCA, and pen-testing in one on-premise deployment. Replaces your entire AppSec stack.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Sourcevana helps developers find reliable open source repositories. Every repo gets a trust score based on maintenance activity, community health, and code quality. Browse by category, compare alternatives side-by-side, and read AI-generated summaries that highlight both...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Revioo icon
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    A gamified platform where users can ask the community for feedback about their code.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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