3 Open Source Alternatives to Bitbucket

There are 3 open-source alternatives to Bitbucket in this directory. The most popular is Gitea with 54.9k GitHub stars, followed by Gogs(47.5k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.

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Open-source alternatives to Bitbucket, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Gitea

Gitea is a painless self-hosted all-in-one software development service, offering Git hosting, code review, team collaboration, package registry, and CI/CD integration.

54.9kGoMIT License
2Gogs

Gogs is a painless self-hosted Git service that makes it easy to set up your own Git repository management system.

47.5kGoMIT License
3GitLab HQ

GitLab CE Mirror for collaborative software development and version control using Git. Please open new issues on GitLab.com.

24.3kRubyOther

All open-source alternatives to Bitbucket

Frequently asked questions

What are the best open-source alternatives to Bitbucket?

The top three are Gitea(54.9k stars), Gogs(47.5k stars), GitLab HQ(24.3k stars). All are open source and free to use.

Are these alternatives to Bitbucket free?

Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.

Can I self-host an alternative to Bitbucket?

Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.

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