Gin

What Gin is

Gin is a free, open-source backend framework for Go applications. It supports server-side rendering (SSR) and is intended for self-hosted deployment. The framework’s listed focus is backend development in Go, with SSR available as its rendering mode. Gin does not include an ORM and does not provide built-in authentication, so projects needing those functions must account for them separately. Its pricing model is free, with a free plan, and its license model is open source. Gin’s profile centers on the language, backend role, rendering approach and deployment target rather than a bundled set of additional services. It may suit developers who want to run Go backend software on infrastructure they manage themselves. The official website is gin-gonic.com/en/. Before choosing it, consider whether the absence of an included ORM or built-in authentication matches the project’s requirements. No paid plan, trial or other pricing tier is listed.

Who it suits

Gin suits developers building Go backend software for self-hosted deployment, especially when server-side rendering is needed. Projects requiring an included ORM or built-in authentication should plan for those separately.

Limits

Gin’s listed profile has no included ORM and no built-in authentication. Its pricing is a free plan.

Getting started

1. Open the Gin website
2. Use Gin in a Go backend project
3. Configure server-side rendering where needed
4. Deploy the application to self-hosted infrastructure

Verdict

Gin provides a free, open-source Go backend framework with SSR and self-hosted deployment. Its fit depends on whether a project can operate without bundled ORM and authentication features.