A GitHub LFS alternative that does not punish bandwidth
GitHub charges $5 per 50 GB data pack for LFS storage and bandwidth. GitForge includes unlimited bandwidth on every plan, file locking, and a programmable API — with a free tier to start.
GitHub LFS vs GitForge
The real cost of large files on GitHub
GitHub includes 1 GB of free LFS storage and 1 GB of free bandwidth per month. After that, you buy $5 data packs (50 GB each) that cover both storage and bandwidth. A 50 GB project with a 5-person team pulling daily can burn through bandwidth packs fast.
Who should consider switching
Teams with 10+ GB of binary assets
Bandwidth fees scale linearly on GitHub. On GitForge, bandwidth is always free regardless of team size or CI frequency.
Game studios using Unreal or Unity
Large .uasset, .fbx, and texture files need file locking and affordable storage. GitForge has both.
ML teams versioning model weights
Checkpoints and model files are large and pulled frequently. Unlimited bandwidth eliminates cost anxiety.
Teams that need API-driven Git workflows
GitForge is API-native. Create repos, commit files, and branch programmatically — something GitHub LFS does not offer.
Move in four steps
Create a GitForge account
Sign up for free. No credit card required. Create your first repository from the dashboard or API.
Update your remote
Point your existing repo at GitForge: git remote set-url origin https://git-forge.dev/your-org/your-repo.git
Push everything
Run git push --all && git lfs push --all origin. LFS objects transfer automatically via the batch API.
Update CI and team
Update clone URLs in your CI config and notify your team. Standard Git — no client changes needed.
Stop paying for bandwidth
Create a free account, push your LFS repo, and start saving. No credit card, no data packs, no surprises.