Kallithea Alternatives

Best for: A full Git-based DevSecOps platform for teams needing integrated planning, code review, CI/CD, and deployment.

GitLab is a broader Git-based development platform with repository hosting, merge requests, planning, CI/CD, security, and deployment workflows. It is available as a hosted service and for self-managed installation. It suits teams moving fully to Git and wanting more of the software lifecycle in one product, but it does not replace Kallithea's native Mercurial hosting.

Pricing: GitLab lists Free, Premium, and Ultimate tiers for hosted and self-managed use. Features and usage allowances vary, so check the official pricing page.

Best for: Lightweight self-hosted Git hosting with code review, issues, packages, and CI/CD.

Gitea is a lightweight, self-hosted Git service with repository hosting, pull requests, issues, project management, packages, and Actions-based CI/CD. It is a practical fit for teams that no longer need Mercurial and want a simpler Git forge than a full DevSecOps suite. Migration planning is required because Gitea is Git-focused.

Pricing: The self-hosted open-source edition is free under the MIT license. Gitea also offers paid cloud and enterprise services; verify current plans.

Best for: Community-run self-hosted Git collaboration for teams prioritizing control, privacy, and free software.

Forgejo is a community-governed, lightweight, self-hosted Git forge with repository collaboration and project-management features. It emphasizes free software, privacy, and control of the hosting environment. It is relevant for teams seeking an independent Git platform, but Mercurial repositories must be migrated or hosted elsewhere.

Pricing: Forgejo itself is free software for self-hosting. Infrastructure and administration are separate costs, and public instance policies vary.

Best for: Unified self-hosted management and code review for Git, Mercurial, and Subversion repositories.

RhodeCode is one of the closest functional comparisons because it manages Git, Mercurial, and Subversion repositories behind a shared web interface. It includes permissions, code review, search, authentication, and integration APIs. Community Edition suits self-managed teams, while Enterprise and Cloud offerings add commercial support and advanced capabilities.

Pricing: Community Edition is free and open source. Enterprise and Cloud editions are paid and offer trials; confirm current per-user pricing and seat minimums.

Best for: Git and Mercurial hosting for teams that prefer modular, email-oriented open-source development workflows.

SourceHut is a modular development platform with first-class Git and Mercurial hosting, mailing lists, ticket tracking, continuous integration, wikis, and email-centered patch review. It can be used as a hosted service or self-hosted. Its workflow is deliberately different from pull-request-heavy forges, so teams should evaluate fit before migrating.

Pricing: The software is open source and can be self-hosted. Hosted project owners are expected to subscribe according to the current SourceHut pricing policy.

Best for: GitLab-style project management and CI/CD for teams that need both native Mercurial and Git repositories.

Heptapod brings Mercurial support to a GitLab Community Edition foundation and also supports Git. It offers merge requests, issues, milestones, boards, CI/CD, Pages, and a container registry, with hosted, self-hosted, and managed options. Some GitLab features behave differently for Mercurial projects, so workflow compatibility should be reviewed.

Pricing: Public hosting for eligible FOSS projects is free. Self-hosting is available, while cloud, managed infrastructure, and support are commercial.