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Gitea

Gitea is an open-source, lightweight Git collaboration platform that makes it easy to integrate and operate key elements of the development and deployment pipeline, including code repositories, code reviews, issue tracking, and CI/CD.

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Launch Date
December 2016
Monthly Visitors
-
Country of Origin
united States
Platform
Web
Language
english

Keywords

  • version control
  • Git hosting
  • Collaboration platform
  • Open source Git solutions
  • Code review
  • Issue tracking
  • Self-hosted
  • Cloud CI/CD
  • Package registry
  • API integration
  • Webhooks
  • User authentication
  • Project management
  • DevOps tools
  • Lightweight platform
  • Cost savings
  • Security compliance
  • Continuous integration
  • Team collaboration tools

Platform Description

Gitea is a Git-based platform that helps developers securely store and manage their source code. it provides basic repository management, code review, issue tracking, wiki documentation, package management, and CI/CD automation. Developed in the Go language, it's lightweight and fast, and can run on a variety of environments, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's also self-hosted, so companies or individuals can install it on their own servers and run it themselves, and it's easy to integrate with other tools through APIs and webhooks. from a user perspective, the benefits of Gitea are clear. for starters, there are no licensing fees to pay, so you can save money and avoid the pay-per-use structure of subscription SaaS. You can also manage all your data yourself, which increases security and privacy, and you have the freedom to configure permissions settings and authentication methods. another important advantage is that it has low resource requirements, making it affordable for small startups, open source communities, and mid-sized organizations. compared to competing services, Gitea stands out for its simplicity and flexibility. While GitHub and GitLab are feature-rich, they can be complicated to install and manage and can be a drain on server resources. gitea, on the other hand, is lightweight, easy to set up, and gives you the freedom to change themes, install plugins, and integrate with external CI/CD tools as needed. And because it runs as an open-source project and adopts the MIT license, anyone can contribute to or modify the code, which increases stability and reliability in the long run.

Core Features

  • managing repositories

    create code repositories, manage forks, branches, and merges

  • pull requests and code reviews

    ensure code quality by providing a propose change → review → merge workflow

  • tracking issues

    register and manage bugs or feature requests as issues

  • CI/CD integration

    automated build/test/deploy with built-in Actions and runners

  • package Registry

    store and deploy packages in multiple languages/types (e.g., Docker, npm, Maven, etc.)

  • manage users/organizations and permissions

    control user account, organizational unit, and team-based permissions

  • API and webhook integrations

    integration with external systems allows for automation and notification/event-based triggers

  • providing services as a cloud (Gitea Cloud)

    get infrastructure management, security, and scalability in the cloud without the burden of self-hosting

Use Cases

  • hosting an in-house code repository
  • managing open source projects
  • team code reviews
  • Build a CI/CD pipeline
  • running an automated deployment environment
  • issue-based bug management
  • project wiki documentation
  • running a package artifact repository
  • manage user permissions
  • LDAP authentication integration
  • SAML SSO integration
  • manage security audit logs
  • data residency compliance
  • cloud infrastructure integration
  • running a lightweight server
  • optimize developer workflows

How to Use

1

create a cloud instance

2

creating repositories and organizing projects

3

set up collaborative workflows

4

operations and maintenance management

Plans

Monthly Fee & Key Features by Plan
Plan Price Key Features
Free(self managed) $0 • Code Hosting
• Tracking issues
• Pull Requests
• Project management
• Gitea actions (CI/CD)
• Package management
• Quick updates
• Active contributions
• Community support
Enterprise(self managed) $19/user/month • SAML-based SSO Integration
• Audit logs
• Kubernetes Auto Scaling Runner
• Enterprise-grade extensions
• Nonprofit and small business discounts
• Flexible ramp-up and ramp-down user count management
• Prioritized security vulnerability notifications
• SLA-guaranteed email and online support
• Installation and upgrade support services
• Emergency phone and remote support
Free(cloud managed) $0 • All the basic features of Gitea
• No server management required
cloud.gitea.com(cloud managed) $19/user/month • Providing a managed Gitea instance and CI/CD runner
• All the basic features of Gitea
• Choice of provider and region
• Unlimited network traffic
• No maintenance required
• Automatic upgrades
• 10 per 100 GB of additional storage
• Very fast user experience
• Professional business support (online/email)

FAQs

  • Gitea is an open-source, Git repository hosting and collaboration platform that is a lightweight development collaboration tool for code management, collaboration, issue tracking, CI/CD automation, and more.
  • Gitea is available in two forms, both free and paid.
    - Self-Managed: free to install and use, but paid plans are available if you want enterprise features (e.g. SAML SSO, audit logs, security support, prioritized support services, etc.
    - Cloud-Managed: free to get started, with paid plans available that include scalability, maintenance automation, business support, and more.
  • Gitea offers the following features
    - Code repository management
    - Pull requests and code reviews
    - Issue tracking and project management
    - CI/CD automation (Gitea Actions, runners)
    - Package management and deployment
    - User and organization permissions management
    - API and webhook integrations
    - Wiki and documentation management
  • define users as anyone who can log in to the instance.
  • yes, we offer discounts for nonprofit organizations. please contact us for more information.
  • yes, we offer PPP-based discounts in certain regions based on country coverage. please contact us for specific details.

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