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From the listing
About Gitea
Git with a cup of tea! Painless self-hosted all-in-one software development service, including Git hosting, code review, team collaboration, package registry and CI/CD
Best for
Developers and small teams seeking a self-hosted, lightweight Git hosting solution.
Use cases
- Host private Git repositories on your own infrastructure
- Facilitate code review with pull requests and inline comments
- Manage team collaboration with issues, milestones, and project boards
Notes
58,761 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed MIT.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Lightweight and fast, suitable for small to medium teams
- Simple installation and low resource requirements
- Active open-source community with frequent updates
Cons
- Fewer built-in features compared to larger platforms like GitHub or GitLab
- Scaling to very large organizations may require additional configuration
- Self-hosting requires maintenance and security management
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 28.3.0 (released 1 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 7,364
- GitHub stars
- 58,920
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.1
- Open issues
- 1,935
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 6
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How Gitea is growing
58,796 to 58,920
Health and security
Is Gitea looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 6 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.1 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Gitea
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHubThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 28.3.0
Released 28.2.0
Released 28.1.0
Released 28.0.0
Released 1.27.3
Released 1.27.2
Released 1.27.1
Released 1.27.0
Released 1.27.0-rc0
Released 1.26.4
Released 1.26.3
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