Head-to-head · Repository Management Software
Apache Allura vs OneDev
Apache Allura leads on 0 checks, OneDev on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreApache Allura · 7.1/10
- Free planonly OneDev
- Most featuresOneDev · 2 of 2
Apache Allura scores higher on our rubric for repository management software: 7.1 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
OneDev offers free plan; Apache Allura doesn't publish it. OneDev offers branch protection; Apache Allura doesn't publish it.
Apache Allura is the better fit for teams seeking open-source, multi-VCS hosting. OneDev is the better fit for teams wanting self-hosted Git with integrated CI.
- Apache Allura fits best
Teams seeking open-source, multi-VCS hosting
- OneDev fits best
Teams wanting self-hosted Git with integrated CI
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Side by side
| Feature | Apache Allura 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | OneDev 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Repository Management Software | #6 in Repository Management Software |
| Best for | Teams seeking open-source, multi-VCS hosting | Teams wanting self-hosted Git with integrated CI |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $6/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs | Community, Email |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Apache Allura 1/2 · OneDev 2/2 | ||
| Pull requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Branch protection | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Hosting model | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Repository visibility | Not published | Both |
| Included storage | Not published | Not published |
| User limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Apache Allura is an open-source forge for organizations and communities that want to host software repositories alongside project collaboration features. It supports Git, Mercurial, and Subversion, with browser-based code browsing, commit… Read the review → |
OneDev is a Git-based development platform for teams that want repository hosting, issues, pull requests, CI/CD, package registries, and project documentation in one self-hosted system. It suits small, mid-market, and enterprise teams that… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Apache Allura — where it wins
- Hosts Git, Mercurial, and Subversion repositories.
- Links commits to tickets and provides color-coded diffs.
- Combines ticket tracking, forums, and a Markdown wiki.
Where it doesn't
- Merge requests are available for Git and Mercurial, not Subversion.
- Self-hosting means the organization operates its own forge.
- Support channels are community and documentation.
OneDev — where it wins
- Built-in CI/CD, package registries, and versioned project wiki
- Branch protection can require reviews or CI jobs before merging
- Code search, inline discussions, and CI report annotations are integrated
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires customer-managed infrastructure
- Enterprise Edition costs $6 per user/month with a 12-user-month minimum
- Repository visibility depends on roles and anonymous-access settings
- Apache Allura7.1/10 · Open source
A multi-VCS forge that combines code hosting with project collaboration tools.
Visit Apache AlluraFull verdict → - OneDev6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo
A self-hosted Git platform that combines repositories, policy-driven reviews, CI/CD, and registries.
Visit OneDevFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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