Source code hosting is a fundamental service that organizations and projects must consider for effective management. While some newer Version Control Systems (VCS), such as Git, incorporate built-in hosting features, scaling access management often requires source code servers. These servers act as intermediaries between developers and repositories. For VCS like SVN or CVS, centralized source code management was the sole option. However, Git and similar systems are decentralized. Manual management of these distributed repositories becomes overly complex as an organization or project expands. Despite Git’s decentralized nature, most organizations and projects opt for a centralized server infrastructure. The choice between onsite hosting or third-party hosting depends on the organization’s IT infrastructure and the confidentiality of the source code. Third-party hosting often involves platforms like https://github.com, though numerous solutions exist for both third-party and self-hosting as Free Open Source Software (FOSS). This document compiles Free Open Source Software options for hosting source code projects.
*VCS: Version Control Systems
*SVN: Subversion
*CVS: Concurrent Version System
*FOSS: Free Open Source Software
FOSS VCS
FOSS Hosting Software
| Gitlab | Gogs | Gitea | Gitolite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fork of | Gogs | |||
| Written in | Go | Go | ||
| Web interface | yes | yes | no | |
| Database | yes | yes |
| Version | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.2 | 2024-02-12 | Fix acronym definition (not supported by pandoc) |
| 0.1.1 | 2024-02-04 | Add project chapters |
| 0.1.0 | 2022-06-21 | Initial release |