Gitea
Painless self-hosted Git service
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Self-hosted Git service with code hosting, code review, issue tracking, packages and built-in CI/CD.
- for
- Developers and teams needing a self-hosted Git platform with CI/CD and package registry.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Code hosting & review — Create, manage and review Git repositories with pull requests and branch protection.
- Integrated CI/CD — Gitea Actions runs workflows using GitHub-compatible YAML syntax and over 20 K plugins.
- Project management — Issue tracking, kanban boards, milestones, time tracking and dependencies.
- Package registry — Supports more than 20 public or private package types such as NPM, Maven, PyPI and Docker.
- Multi-platform deployment — Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD and Kubernetes with x86 and arm64 support.
- Enterprise features — SAML SSO, audit logs, Kubernetes auto-scaling runners and priority support in Enterprise plan.
Use cases
- Host private Git repositories for a development team on-premise.
- Run CI/CD pipelines using existing GitHub Actions workflows.
- Manage project backlogs and bugs with built-in issue boards.
- Publish internal packages (npm, Maven, PyPI, etc.) alongside source code.
Gitea vs alternatives
 Gitea |  GitHub Actions |  CircleCI |  Woodpecker CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | All-in-one self-hosted Git and CI/CD platform | CI/CD automation within GitHub | Scalable CI/CD pipelines | Open-source CI/CD engine |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — |
- Gitea vs GitHub Actions: GitHub Actions offers CI/CD only, while Gitea combines Git hosting, issue tracking and packages.
- Gitea vs CircleCI: CircleCI focuses on CI/CD pipelines; Gitea adds full source control and project management.
- Gitea vs Woodpecker CI: Woodpecker CI is an open-source CI engine; Gitea includes CI plus Git hosting and more.
Gitea FAQ
How do you define a user?+
The documentation does not specify a definition; users are individuals with access to repositories and features.
What is included in the subscription?+
Enterprise subscription adds SAML SSO, audit logs, auto-scaling runners, priority bug fixes, SLA support and upgrade assistance.
Do you offer discounts for non-profits?+
Yes, discounts are available for non-profits and small companies.
Do you offer discounts for Purchasing Power Parity?+
The FAQ lists this question, but no answer is provided in the source text.
Will you sign a BAA for HIPAA compliance?+
The FAQ includes this question, but the source does not contain an answer.
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