Forgejo hosting
without the server work.
The Forgejo platform you already chose. Run for you, in the EU.
You picked Forgejo because it is fully open source and community-governed by the non-profit Codeberg e.V. gitbuild.dev is managed Forgejo hosting: the same software, run for you on EU infrastructure — updates, backups, monitoring, and email handled. For a free community home for open-source work, Codeberg (run by the same non-profit) is a fine choice; we are here for professional and commercial use.
Side by side
The differences that matter when you choose a home for your code.
| gitbuild.dev | self-hosted Forgejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Forgejo — fully open source, governed by Codeberg e.V. | Forgejo — the exact same software |
| Who runs the server | We do — managed EU hosting | You do — VPS, Docker, or bare metal |
| Updates & security patches | Applied for you | Your job, on your schedule |
| Backups | Included, EU-based | You design and test them |
| Email notifications | Works out of the box | Configure your own SMTP |
| Data jurisdiction | European Union, GDPR-native | Wherever your server happens to be |
| Support | A real person you can email | Community forums and documentation |
| Cost | Free plan, paid from €8/mo | Server costs + your time |
Why developers switch
Three reasons teams move their repositories to gitbuild.dev.
You chose the software, not the ops
Running Forgejo yourself means patching, upgrades, backups, monitoring, and a mail server that actually delivers. gitbuild.dev runs the same software as a managed service — you keep the platform, drop the pager.
A professional home for your code
The free community instance at Codeberg is excellent for open-source work — it is run by the non-profit that stewards Forgejo itself. Professional and commercial teams usually need more: a DPA, organisations for team access, and someone accountable to contact. That is what gitbuild.dev is for.
Still zero lock-in
Same software, same export. Move your repositories and metadata back to your own Forgejo instance, or to any other host, whenever you like. Managed should mean convenient, not captive.
How to migrate from self-hosted Forgejo
Coming from self-hosted Forgejo? This is the shortest migration there is.
$ 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 — all branches, tags, and history included.
3. Import the rest
Forgejo-to-Forgejo migration imports issues, pull requests, and releases from your old instance. Then decommission the old server at your leisure.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from self-hosted Forgejo to gitbuild.dev.
Is gitbuild.dev the same software as Forgejo?
Yes — gitbuild.dev runs Forgejo itself, the fully open-source Git platform governed by the non-profit Codeberg e.V. The interface, API, and migration tools are exactly what you already know from self-hosting.
Why pay for Forgejo hosting when Forgejo is free?
Forgejo the software is free — running it well is not. A server, backups, monitoring, email deliverability, and upgrade time all cost money or attention. gitbuild.dev starts with a free plan (one private repository, 500 MB), and paid plans start at €8/mo.
How is this different from Codeberg?
Codeberg is a free, donation-funded community instance run by Codeberg e.V. — the same non-profit that stewards Forgejo — and it is a great home for open-source projects. gitbuild.dev is managed Forgejo hosting aimed at professional and commercial use: business plans with a DPA, team organisations, and a support contact you can actually reach.
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.
Managed Forgejo, ready when you are.
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