Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Gitea
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $3/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Web
- Best for
- Self Hosters, Developers
- Editor rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Open source
What is Gitea?
Gitea is a version control tool from Gitea. Gitea is a painless, self-hosted Git service that's light on resources.
Gitea uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $3/user/mo.
It's best suited to self-hosters, developers and runs on Self Hosted, Web.
Standout strengths include open source, self-host anywhere, lightweight. Worth weighing: self-managed.
Gitea pricing
Pros
- Open source
- Self-host anywhere
- Lightweight
Cons
- Self-managed
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gitea?
Gitea is a painless, self-hosted Git service that's light on resources.
How much does Gitea cost?
Gitea is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $3/user/mo.
Does Gitea have a free trial?
Gitea offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Gitea support?
Gitea is available on Self Hosted, Web.