An Azure DevOps alternative
that just hosts your code.
Git, issues, pull requests, CI — without the enterprise suite wrapped around them.
Azure Repos is one component of a five-service ALM suite — Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, Artifacts. If all you need is Git hosting with proper code review, you are paying for, and clicking through, a platform. gitbuild.dev is EU-hosted Git powered by open-source Forgejo, from a company whose only product is hosting your code well.
Side by side
The differences that matter when you choose a home for your code.
| gitbuild.dev | Azure DevOps | |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | Git hosting — that is the product | A five-service ALM suite (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, Artifacts) |
| Hosting jurisdiction | European Union only | Microsoft global cloud, US jurisdiction |
| GDPR & data protection | Native — EU law applies directly, DPA included | Microsoft DPA and EU Data Boundary program |
| Platform source code | Fully open source (Forgejo) | Proprietary |
| AI features | None — no AI processing of your code at all | Copilot integration across the Microsoft stack |
| Pricing model | Free plan; flat paid plans from €8/mo | Per-user licensing after a small free tier |
| CI | Forgejo Actions | Azure Pipelines |
Why developers switch
Three reasons teams move their repositories to gitbuild.dev.
Simplicity is the feature
No suite navigation, no modules you never open, no license matrix. Repositories, issues, pull requests, and CI — the interface is fast because there is nothing else in it.
EU jurisdiction, not an EU boundary
Microsoft's EU Data Boundary is a program; EU law applying directly is a jurisdiction. Your repositories, issues, and metadata live in the European Union with a DPA included — nothing transatlantic to audit.
Priced for teams, not per-seat suites
Azure DevOps bills per user once you pass the small free tier, and the costs compound across a growing team. gitbuild.dev keeps it flat: a free plan, and paid plans from €8/mo.
How to migrate from Azure DevOps
Same Git protocol. The code moves in minutes; plan a little time for pipelines.
$ git remote set-url origin https://git.gitbuild.dev/you/your-app.git
$ git push -u origin main
# Done. Issues and PRs: use Forgejo's built-in migration.
$ _1. Create your account
Sign up and verify your email — a Forgejo workspace is provisioned automatically.
2. Move your code
Change your Git remote URL and push. Full history, branches, and tags come along.
3. Recreate what you need
Port Azure Pipelines to Forgejo Actions (same YAML-style workflow format), recreate webhooks, and link any work items by URL — they do not carry over automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Azure DevOps to gitbuild.dev.
Is gitbuild.dev a full Azure DevOps alternative?
For Azure Repos — Git hosting, pull requests, and code review — yes. Boards, Test Plans, and Artifacts deliberately do not exist here; teams typically pair gitbuild.dev with a dedicated issue tracker if they need one, or simply use Forgejo's built-in issues.
Can I migrate my repositories from Azure DevOps?
Yes — it is the same Git protocol. Change your remote URL and push, including all branches and tags. Work items, pull requests, and pipeline definitions do not import automatically; most teams re-open active PRs from their branches and port pipelines to Forgejo Actions.
What happens to my Azure Pipelines?
Azure Pipelines do not run on Forgejo, but Forgejo Actions uses the same YAML workflow style, so build-test-deploy pipelines usually port with modest edits. Simple setups typically move in under an hour.
Is my code used to train AI models?
Never. Your source code is not used for LLM training, model ingestion, or any form of automated analysis beyond what is required to operate the service. This prohibition is contractual and technical — we have no data-sharing relationships with AI companies.
Git hosting without the portal.
Create your account in seconds. A Forgejo workspace is provisioned automatically when you verify your email.
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