Giteago-gitea/giteaalivereplaces both
- GitHub
- ★ 55.7k · last commit today
- License
MIT- Setup time
- 10min (single Go binary or docker-compose)
- Monthly cost
- $5 VPS handles dozens of repos comfortably.
Bitbucket vs GitLab
Self-host either: open-source alternatives compared. · Category: git hosting, CI & dev tooling
Both Bitbucket and GitLab are in the git hosting, CI & dev tooling category. 3 open-source projects (Gitea, Forgejo, GitLab CE) self-host as a replacement for both — listed below alongside the picks unique to each.
| Bitbucket | GitLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Git hosting + Pipelines | DevOps platform / git hosting + CI |
| SaaS pricing anchor | $3/user/mo Standard; $6/user/mo Premium | $29/user/mo on Premium; $99/user/mo on Ultimate |
| Self-host options listed | 3 | 3 |
Replaces both — 3 shared open-source picks
These open-source projects appear on both /bitbucket/ and /gitlab/ — picking one solves the migration off either SaaS.
Forgejoforgejo/forgejounknownreplaces both
- GitHub
- ★ — · last commit unknown
- License
MIT- Setup time
- 10min (Gitea-compatible docker images)
- Monthly cost
- $5 VPS.
GitLab CEgitlabhq/gitlabhqalivereplaces both
- GitHub
- ★ 24.3k · last commit today
- License
MIT- Setup time
- 30-60min (Omnibus package)
- Monthly cost
- $20+ VPS — wants 8GB RAM.
In a terminal? npx os-alt bitbucket or npx os-alt gitlab prints either side —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which open-source self-host alternatives replace both Bitbucket and GitLab?
3 open-source projects appear on both /bitbucket/ and /gitlab/: Gitea, Forgejo, GitLab CE.
How many self-host alternatives are listed for Bitbucket and GitLab?
3 for Bitbucket, 3 for GitLab.
Are all the self-host alternatives free?
Yes — every listed option is open source. Your cost is the VPS or hardware that runs it.