What is the best alternative to Gitea?

The top-rated alternatives to Gitea in the Version Control category include Gitea MCP, Saidsef MCP Github Pr Issue Analyser, Gitlab. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Gitea alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Gitea and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Gitea free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Gitea with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Gitea (Version Control)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Gitea (Target)	—	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Gitea MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Saidsef MCP Github Pr Issue Analyser	uvx	Free/None	Free	6	—	Compare →
Gitlab	—	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
WORKS Public Verifier	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Remogram	—	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Docfork MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	488	—	Compare →
Gitlab MCP Server	—	Free/None	Free	9	—	Compare →
Gitlab MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	2,004	—	Compare →
Atlassian Dc MCP Bitbucket	npx	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →
Release Notes MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Gitignore	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Github	—	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →