A GitHub Enterprise alternative
with sovereignty built in.
Compliance-grade Git hosting under EU law — without per-seat pricing that scales against you.
GitHub Enterprise is the default for large engineering organisations — and it is priced and built like it: per-seat contracts, US jurisdiction, and AI features woven through the platform. gitbuild.dev is EU-native Git hosting on open-source Forgejo, for organisations that answer to European regulators, works councils, or their own sovereignty requirements.
Side by side
The differences that matter when you choose a home for your code.
| gitbuild.dev | GitHub Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting jurisdiction | European Union only | United States (Microsoft) |
| Pricing model | Flat team plans; Enterprise by agreement | Per-seat, every seat, every month |
| AI features | None — nothing to opt out of, no code processed for AI | Copilot woven through the platform |
| Platform source code | Fully open source (Forgejo) | Proprietary |
| Compliance story | EU law applies directly; DPA included | US-EU transfer frameworks and add-on agreements |
| Dedicated infrastructure | Available on the Enterprise plan | Enterprise Cloud is shared; Server is self-managed |
| Exit cost | Standard Git — a push away | Deep platform integration (Actions, Projects, marketplace) |
Why developers switch
Three reasons teams move their repositories to gitbuild.dev.
Sovereignty that survives an audit
Repositories, issues, and metadata stay under EU jurisdiction, with EU data protection law applying directly and a DPA included. No transatlantic transfer frameworks to re-justify every year.
Costs that do not scale against you
Per-seat pricing is tolerable at twenty seats and painful at two thousand. gitbuild.dev uses flat team plans, and the Enterprise tier is priced by agreement — growth should not be a billing event.
No AI in the loop, at all
On GitHub Enterprise you manage Copilot policies and opt-outs. On gitbuild.dev there is nothing to configure: no AI features process your code, and the prohibition on training is contractual, not a settings page.
How to migrate from GitHub Enterprise
It is the same Git protocol — and Forgejo imports directly from GitHub.
$ 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. Talk to us
Enterprise migrations start with a conversation: seat counts, compliance requirements, and whether dedicated infrastructure fits.
2. Move your code
Point your remote at gitbuild.dev and push, or use Forgejo's migration tool to import repositories 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 Enterprise to gitbuild.dev.
Can gitbuild.dev really replace GitHub Enterprise?
For the core workflow — Git hosting, private repositories, pull requests, code review, and CI via Forgejo Actions — yes, including organisation and team management. What it does not replicate is GitHub's marketplace ecosystem and ancillary products. Organisations with dedicated-infrastructure or compliance requirements can use the Enterprise plan.
Is there an Enterprise plan?
Yes. The Enterprise tier provides dedicated infrastructure for large organisations, priced by agreement. Business plans already include a DPA and unlimited organisation members; Enterprise adds isolation and a direct line for procurement.
How does pricing compare at scale?
GitHub Enterprise bills per seat, so the invoice grows with every hire. gitbuild.dev uses flat plans — Pro and Business for individuals and teams, Enterprise by agreement — so headcount growth does not automatically raise your Git hosting bill.
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.
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