GitForge vs GitLab
Git hosting without the heavyweight footprint
GitLab bundles a lot — and stores everything on its own filesystem. GitForge is stateless, stores objects in your bucket, and keeps the surface focused on the git workflow you actually use.
- Object storage instead of a filesystem — fully stateless
- Bring your own storage backend
- Lean, fast, edge-deployable
- PRs, issues, CI, LFS, SSO/SCIM included
Stateless by design
No server-local repositories to back up or scale. Objects live in durable storage; servers are disposable.
Storage choice
Use managed storage or connect S3, R2, GCS, Azure, Drive, Dropbox — one-click OAuth where available.
Focused workflow
The core git experience — reviews, issues, pipelines — without the sprawl.
Governance when needed
Audit, SSO, SCIM, IP allowlists and CMEK for teams with compliance requirements.
Ready to bring your own storage?
Free to start · no credit card.