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 easily — very low footprint.
GitHub Issues vs GitLab
Self-host either: open-source alternatives compared. · Category: git hosting, CI & dev tooling
Both GitHub Issues 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.
| GitHub Issues | GitLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Issue tracking (for code repos) | DevOps platform / git hosting + CI |
| SaaS pricing anchor | Free for public repos; $4/user/mo for private (Team) | $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 /github-issues/ and /gitlab/ — picking one solves the migration off either SaaS.
Forgejoforgejo/forgejounknownreplaces both
- GitHub
- ★ — · last commit unknown
- License
MIT (with copyleft for some modules)- Setup time
- 10min (Gitea-compatible images)
- Monthly cost
- $5 VPS.
GitLab CEgitlabhq/gitlabhqalivereplaces both
- GitHub
- ★ 24.3k · last commit today
- License
MIT- Setup time
- 30-60min (Omnibus package or docker)
- Monthly cost
- $20+ VPS — wants 8GB RAM minimum, hungry stack.
In a terminal? npx os-alt github-issues or npx os-alt gitlab prints either side —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which open-source self-host alternatives replace both GitHub Issues and GitLab?
3 open-source projects appear on both /github-issues/ and /gitlab/: Gitea, Forgejo, GitLab CE.
How many self-host alternatives are listed for GitHub Issues and GitLab?
3 for GitHub Issues, 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.