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GitBucket

Free#12 of 35 in Git Hosting ServicesGit Platforms Repository Management Software Source Code Management

GitBucket: A simple open-source forge for teams that want to operate Git themselves. Ranked #12 of 35 in Git Hosting Services by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Open source; best for self-hosters wanting a simple open-source forge.

7.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.5 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Self-hosters wanting a simple open-source forge
Paid from
Free
Built-in CI/CD
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Public and private repositories with issues, pull requests, and wikis
- LDAP integration, group management, and a GitHub-compatible API
- Git LFS, plugins, activity timelines, and email notifications
Where it doesn't
- CI is available through a separate plugin rather than built in
- SSO is not provided
- Requires self-hosting and JVM-compatible deployment

Our verdict on GitBucket

GitBucket is an open-source, self-hosted Git web platform for individuals and teams that want to operate their own software-development service. It supports public and private Git repositories, repository browsing with online file editing, issues, pull requests, built-in wikis, Git LFS, activity timelines, and email notifications. GitBucket runs on the JVM and can launch as an executable WAR or deploy to a compatible servlet container, making it suited to organizations that prefer control over hosting and administration.

Its feature depth is strongest around core repository collaboration. Account and group management includes LDAP integration, while the GitHub-compatible API and plugin system provide options for extending the platform. Jenkins and Slack are listed integrations. These capabilities give GitBucket a practical base for source hosting and team workflows, particularly when repository management, code review, documentation, and Git LFS matter more than a broad hosted ecosystem. The repository viewer also supports online file editing for smaller changes.

GitBucket is less suitable for teams seeking an all-in-one enterprise development platform. CI is available through a separate plugin rather than documented as a built-in core feature, and SSO is not provided. The self-hosted model also puts deployment and ongoing operation with the team rather than a vendor-hosted service. Choose GitBucket if a simple open-source forge with LDAP, plugins, wikis, and private repositories fits your operating model. Consider an alternative when built-in CI/CD, SSO, or a vendor-managed hosting experience is central to the selection.

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GitBucket pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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GitBucket fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Built-in CI/CD	No
Artifact storage	Not verified
Git LFS storage	Not verified
SSO support	None
Built-in wiki	Yes
Merge queue	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Jenkins, Slack
Pricing	Open source
Website	gitbucket.github.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

GitBucket integrations

GitBucket lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Jenkins
Slack

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