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Forgejo Actions vs Gerrit Code Review
Both stand on source code management. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Forgejo Actions offers CI workflows with configurable triggers, secrets, and runner choice. It is free, but requires a Forgejo instance and a separately configured runner; GitHub Actions compatibility is not guaranteed.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Gerrit combines patchset-based review, access controls, and configurable approvals in a self-hosted Git workflow. Teams should account for best-effort community support and the lack of plugin reliability guarantees.
Visit Gerrit Code ReviewThe facts
| Forgejo Actions | Gerrit Code Review | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | forgejo.org | gerritcodereview.com |
| On source code management | #6 of 30 | #2 of 30 |
Forgejo Actions: what it does well
- Supports push, issue, pull request, and scheduled triggers
- Workflows can call other workflows
- Encrypted repository, user, and organization secrets
- Multiple runners can distribute jobs
What to know first
- Requires a separately installed and configured runner
- Workflows may need changes for compatibility
- Instance administrators can disable Actions
Gerrit Code Review: what it does well
- Inline comments and patchset management
- Configurable approval processes
- Fine-grained code access controls
- Integrations include Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Zuul
- Free plan with no licensing fees
What to know first
- Community support has no guaranteed response or resolution SLA
- Plugin reliability is not guaranteed
- Ongoing plugin maintenance is not guaranteed without direct maintainers
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