Side by side
Fossil vs Gogs
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Fossil combines distributed version control with a web interface and project tools in a self-contained package. Its listed limitations include no file locking, large-file handling, sparse checkout, or nested repositories.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
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| Fossil | Gogs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fossil-scm.org | gogs.io |
| On source code management | #7 of 30 | #11 of 30 |
Fossil: what it does well
- Combines version control with bug tracking and project tools.
- Built-in web interface includes timelines and full-text search.
- Distributed as a single self-contained executable.
- Supports HTTPS or SSH network communication.
- Free under a 2-clause BSD license.
What to know first
- No file locking.
- No large-file handling.
- No sparse checkout or nested repositories.