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Best Source Code Hosting Platforms in 2026
Source code hosting platforms help you keep code projects online and provide ways to work with repositories. This list is for people comparing web, Linux, self-hosted, API, Windows, or macOS options.
- 9 apps
- Research read 24 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Gerrit Code Review
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Gerrit combines patchset-based review, access controls, and configurable approvals in a self-hosted Git workflow.
- 2
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.
- 3
AWS CodeCommit
Free plan APILinuxMac+2 - 4
Bitbucket
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Bitbucket combines repository hosting and CI/CD with connections to Jira, Trello, and third-party services.
- 5
Codeberg
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Codeberg combines repository hosting with pages, CI/CD, localization, and project collaboration features at no listed charge.
- 6
SourceHut
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1SourceHut offers a broad, mailing-list-centered development workflow with strong portability and self-hosting support.
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#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare what a free plan includes, whether a trial is available, and what paid use costs. If reading or changing the code matters, check the licence. Confirm support for your preferred platform and deployment model before choosing.
Questions
Which platforms are represented?
This category covers tools for web, Linux, self-hosted setups, APIs, Windows, and macOS.
Can I find free plans among these platforms?
Yes. Azure Repos, Codeberg, Gerrit Code Review, SourceHut, and other entries on this list provide free plans.
Are open-source options available?
Yes. Some entries provide open-source code, including Forgejo Actions, which is listed as open source. Check the licence for your intended use.
Which tools list a 30-day trial?
30-day trials are listed for Bitbucket Pipelines and RhodeCode Enterprise, while Gitea Cloud advertises a 30-day free trial.
What is the lowest listed paid starting price?
AWS CodeCommit has the lowest listed paid starting point at $1 per user per month. Other listed starting prices include $3.65 for Bitbucket Pipelines and $4 for SourceHut.