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Apache Allura

Free#5 of 23 in Repository Management SoftwareGit Platforms

Apache Allura: A multi-VCS forge that combines code hosting with project collaboration tools. Ranked #5 of 23 in Repository Management Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Open source; best for teams seeking open-source, multi-VCS hosting.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    8.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Teams seeking open-source, multi-VCS hosting
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Pull requests
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    24 Sep 2026

  • 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.

Our verdict on Apache Allura

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 history, diffs, and repository forking. The surrounding tools include ticket tracking, threaded forums, blog discussions, and a wiki. Its multi-VCS support suits teams working across different repository types; teams seeking a code-only service may find the broader project workspace unnecessary.

Repository features vary by version-control system. Git and Mercurial repositories support forking and merge requests, while Subversion is supported for hosting but is not listed for merge requests. Commits can link to tickets, and color-coded diffs help connect code changes with project work. Tickets include milestones, custom fields, labels, and saved searches. This makes Allura a fit for teams that want project discussions and issue tracking close to their repositories, but teams requiring merge requests for Subversion should consider another option.

Allura is open source and downloadable for self-hosting, with Docker installation available; cloud deployment is also listed. The REST API provides another way to work with the forge. Support channels are community and documentation, so organizations should be prepared to rely on those resources rather than a listed direct support channel. Choose Allura if control over a multi-VCS project forge and its surrounding collaboration tools matters. It is less suited to teams that want a narrowly focused repository host or need a different merge-request workflow.

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Apache Allura pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on allura.apache.org

Apache Allura fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Hosting modelSelf-hosted
Repository visibilityNot verified
Pull requestsYes
Branch protectionNot verified
Included storageNot verified
User limitNot verified
DeploymentSelf-hosted, Cloud
PlatformsWeb
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
PricingOpen source
Websiteallura.apache.org
Facts checked24 Sep 2026

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