Sustainable Substitutes for Version Control Service

Alternatives to GitHub, focusing on open-source, self-hostable, and privacy-centric solutions.

sourcehut

An open-source platform for software development without ads or tracking.

sourcehut does not include AI in its services.
No ads are used to support the platform. All money is generated through a fair pricing model.
sourcehut has a minimalist design, works without JavaScript and has no AI features.
sourcehut is based in the Netherlands.
sourcehut is FOSS and listed in the Free Software Directory.
sourcehut has absolutely no tracking.
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Codeberg

An open-source version control and collaboration platform, with privacy and integrity.

Codeberg is fully open-source and its software, Forgejo, is free to use and self-hostable.
Codeberg is based in Germany, ensuring compliance with GDPR and European privacy laws.
Codeberg does not track its users nor does it share data with third parties.
Codeberg is free of charge for all users and projects running solely on donations.
Codeberg does not run ads, financing its operations solely on donations.
Codeberg does not include AI in its platform.
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OpenCommit

A Dutch non-profit git hosting platform for open-source projects.

OpenCommit is fully open-source and the software it's built on, Forgejo, is free to use and self-hostable.
Codeberg is based in the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with GDPR and European privacy laws.
OpenCommit does not track its users nor does it share data with third parties.
OpenCommit is free of charge for all users and projects running solely on donations.
OpenCommit does not run ads, financing its operations solely on donations.
OpenCommit does not include AI in its platform.
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How to move away from Big Tech Version Control Services

Here's a guide on how to easily get away from GitHub.

Before migrating, back up your repositories and associated data, including issues, pull requests, and wikis. Some platforms provide migration tools or scripts to streamline the process. For example, GitHub’s functionality is mirrored on these platforms, though terminology may differ: "repositories" remain the same, while "pull requests" are referred to as "merge requests" on SourceHut and Codeberg, and "issues" are similarly supported across all three. OpenCommit, which focuses on decentralised collaboration, uses comparable terms but emphasises a peer-to-peer approach. Familiarise yourself with the documentation of your chosen platform, as each may offer specific tools or guides to assist with importing repositories and preserving your project history.