Sovereign Alternatives to GitHub
by Microsoft (US)
GitHub is the world's largest source code hosting platform, owned by Microsoft since 2018. All data is stored on US infrastructure with no EU-only hosting option.
Why switch?
- Owned by Microsoft, data stored in the US
- No self-hosting option for github.com
- Proprietary platform with limited data portability
- AI training on public repositories raises IP concerns
3 sovereign alternatives
Sorted by Sovereignty Score
Forgejo
10 Sovereignty Score Development & DevOpsCommunity-driven open source Git forge providing code hosting, code review, CI/CD, and package registry. Lightweight and easy to self-host, governed by Codeberg e.V.
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Codeberg
9 Sovereignty Score Development & DevOpsFree and open source Git hosting service run by a non-profit organization in Berlin. Powered by Forgejo, offering a community-driven alternative to commercial code hosting.
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GitLab
7.5 Sovereignty Score Development & DevOpsComplete DevOps platform with source code management, CI/CD, security scanning, and project planning. Available as SaaS or self-managed installation.
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