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At a Glance
| Attribute | Gitea | GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| License / Pricing | Free | Free-Limited |
| Type | DevOps | DevOps |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Key Features | 6 listed | 6 listed |
| Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listed |
| Categories | Git Hosting | Git Hosting |
Key Features
Gitea
- Self-hosted Git repositories with a GitHub-like UI
- Gitea Actions: GitHub Actions-compatible CI/CD built in
- Issue tracker, project boards, and milestone management
- Webhook support for CI/CD integration
- LDAP, OAuth2, and SSO authentication
- Single binary deployment — easy to install and upgrade
GitHub
- Unlimited public and private Git repositories
- Pull requests with inline code review and suggestions
- GitHub Actions for native CI/CD automation
- GitHub Packages for hosting Docker, npm, Maven, and other packages
- Dependabot for automated dependency updates and security alerts
- GitHub Advanced Security for code scanning and secret detection
Real-World Use Cases
Gitea
Air-gapped self-hosted Git platform
Deploy Gitea as a single binary or Docker container on an internal server
GitHub
Open-source project collaboration
Fork the repository to make changes in your own copy
Inner-source workflow for enterprise teams
Enforce branch protection rules: required reviews and passing status checks
Integrations
Gitea
jenkinsdockeransibleterraform
GitHub
github-actionsdockerterraformkubernetessonarqubetrivy
🏆 Which should you choose?
Choose Gitea if…
- → you need a fully open-source, self-hosted solution with no vendor lock-in
Choose GitHub if…
- → you want a managed or commercial offering with enterprise support and SLAs