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Best Git Platforms in 2026
Git platforms host Git repositories and support code review and access control. This guide is for people choosing a repository service or a self-hosted option on a budget.
- 21 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Avidemux
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1 - 2
Gerrit Code Review
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Gerrit combines patchset-based review, access controls, and configurable approvals in a self-hosted Git workflow.
- 3
RhodeCode Enterprise
Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2RhodeCode combines multi-repository collaboration with review, auditing, and access controls, and offers both on-premises and hosted options.
- 4
AWS CodeCommit
Free plan APILinuxMac+2 - 5
Bitbucket
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Bitbucket combines repository hosting and CI/CD with connections to Jira, Trello, and third-party services.
- 6
Forgejo Actions
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Forgejo Actions offers CI workflows with configurable triggers, secrets, and runner choice.
- 7
GitBucket
Free plan APILinuxMac+3 - 8
GitHub CodeQL
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3 - 9
Gogs
Free plan APILinuxMac+3 - 10
Kallithea
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2 - 11
Launchpad
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Launchpad combines source collaboration, bug tracking, package distribution, and translation tools for open-source projects at no charge.
- 12
Gitee Go
Free plan Self-hostedWebGitee Go combines pipeline authoring, plugins, workflow integrations, and multi-cloud controls in one CI/CD service. Check the core-point rules and allowances when planning cloud build usage.
- 13
Phorge
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Phorge brings project organization and development tools together while letting teams host the software and retain their data.
- 14
SourceHut
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1SourceHut offers a broad, mailing-list-centered development workflow with strong portability and self-hosting support.
- 15
Tuleap
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Tuleap combines planning, traceability, testing, and custom trackers in an ALM workspace, with cloud and on-premises deployment options.
- 16
Assembla
Free trial APISelf-hostedWebAssembla combines repository hosting, review workflows, Git LFS, integrations, and project management on higher plans.
- 17
Azure Test Plans
Free trial APIExtensionLinux+4Choose Azure Test Plans for traceable manual and exploratory testing, especially when your team needs reports and Azure Pipelines integration.
- 18
OneDev
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 19
Alibaba Cloud Codeup
Paid Web - 20
Apache Allura
Paid Web - 21
Perforce TeamHub
Paid Web
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, paid starting prices, private-repository support, included storage, repository size limits and review tools. Check trial terms, licences and supported platforms before choosing.
Questions
What should I compare between Git platforms?
Compare free-plan terms, paid starting prices, self-hosting, private repositories, code review, included storage, repository size limits and access controls.
Can I use a Git platform for free?
Free plans are available from platforms in this category. Check the plan limits, private-repository terms and storage before relying on it.
Which Git platforms list open-source code?
Apache Allura, Forgejo Actions and GitBucket list open-source pricing. Check each project’s licence before adopting it.
Are free trials available?
Assembla lists a 14-day trial. Azure Test Plans lists a 30-day trial. Check current terms before starting a trial.
Can I self-host a Git platform?
Self-hosted is one of the platform options compared here. Check the product details to confirm that it supports the deployment method you need.