A GitHub alternative
that doesn't train on your code.
Same Git workflow. Hosted in the EU. Zero AI training.
gitbuild.dev is European Git hosting powered by Forgejo — a fully open-source Git platform. If you're looking for a GitHub alternative because of jurisdiction, AI training, or GDPR concerns, this page shows exactly how the two compare.
Side by side
The differences that matter when you choose a home for your code.
| gitbuild.dev | GitHub | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting jurisdiction | European Union only | United States (Microsoft) |
| AI training on your code | Never — contractual and technical prohibition | Copilot is trained on public code; product development uses your data |
| GDPR & data protection | Native — EU law applies directly, DPA included | Via US-EU Data Privacy Framework |
| Platform source code | Fully open source (Forgejo) | Proprietary |
| Private repositories | 1 free, unlimited from €8/mo | Unlimited free (with feature limits) |
| CI / Actions | Forgejo Actions | GitHub Actions |
| Lock-in | None — export everything, standard Git | Proprietary features (Actions, marketplace, Pages) |
Why developers switch
Three reasons teams move their repositories to gitbuild.dev.
Jurisdiction, not promises
Your repositories, issues, and metadata never leave European jurisdiction. EU data protection law applies directly — no transatlantic transfer frameworks to keep track of.
No AI scraping, ever
Your code is never used for LLM training. No crawling, no model ingestion, no third-party data sharing. We don't sell your data.
No lock-in
Standard Git, open-source platform. Export your repositories or move to any other Forgejo instance at any time — leaving is a feature, not a support ticket.
How to migrate from GitHub
It's the same Git protocol. Most repositories move in minutes.
$ 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
Point your remote at gitbuild.dev and push, or use Forgejo's migration tool to import a repository straight from GitHub.
3. Bring your history
Issues, pull requests, and releases can be imported with Forgejo's built-in migration tools. Full Git history comes along either way.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from GitHub to gitbuild.dev.
Is gitbuild.dev a full GitHub alternative?
For the core workflow — Git hosting, private repositories, issues, pull requests, and code review — yes. gitbuild.dev runs on Forgejo, a fully open-source Git platform with the same Git protocol. GitHub-specific extras like the marketplace or GitHub Actions are not 1:1 compatible, but Forgejo Actions covers common CI needs.
Can I migrate my repositories from GitHub?
Yes. Change your Git remote URL and push — that is all it takes for the code. Issues, pull requests, and releases can be imported using Forgejo's built-in migration tools directly from GitHub.
How much does it cost compared to GitHub?
The Free plan includes one private repository with 500 MB of storage, free forever. Paid plans start at €8/mo with unlimited private repositories. No credit card required to sign up.
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.
Keep the workflow. Lose the trade-offs.
Create your account in seconds. A Forgejo workspace is provisioned automatically when you verify your email.
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