What is the best alternative to Gitlab?

The top-rated alternatives to Gitlab in the Version Control category include Gitlab Public, Gitlab, Gitlab MCP Server. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Gitlab alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Gitlab 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 Gitlab 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 Gitlab 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 Gitlab (Version Control)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
G Gitlab (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
G Gitlab Public	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Gitlab	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Gitlab MCP Server	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	9	—	Compare →
Gread	npx	Free/None	Free	61	—	Compare →
Remogram	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Saidsef MCP Github Pr Issue Analyser	uvx	Free/None	Free	6	—	Compare →
Atlassian Dc MCP Bitbucket	npx	Free/None	Free	94	—	Compare →
Atlassian MCP Server	Remote (SSE)	Other	Free	1,018	—	Compare →
Sigao Li — personal MCP server	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Gitlab	uvx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
WORKS Public Verifier	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Bitbucket MCP Server	uvx	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →