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Kallithea

Free#15 of 35 in Git Hosting ServicesGit Platforms Repository Management Software Source Code Management

Kallithea: A focused, open-source choice for teams hosting Git and Mercurial on their own servers. Ranked #15 of 35 in Git Hosting Services by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for self-hosted Git and Mercurial teams.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Self-hosted Git and Mercurial teams
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports both Git and Mercurial repositories
- Includes permissions, LDAP/Active Directory, and code review
- Provides search, online editing, forking, and a JSON-RPC API
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires organizational server administration
- The listed feature set does not include verified CI/CD
- Git LFS is not part of the listed feature set

Our verdict on Kallithea

Kallithea is a GPLv3 source code management system for organizations that want to host Git and Mercurial repositories on their own servers. It is aimed at teams and administrators seeking a self-administered alternative to hosted code platforms. Repository access is available through HTTPS and SSH, while web-based management covers permissions, forking, pull requests, code review with inline comments, online editing, binary uploads, full-text search across source and commits, activity graphs, and repository administration.

Its strongest fit is an organization that needs control over where repositories run and how users authenticate. LDAP and Active Directory support connect Kallithea to established identity environments, and the JSON-RPC API plus extensions interface provide paths for custom integrations. The web interface, Windows and Linux availability, and self-hosted deployment model support teams with varied administrative environments. These capabilities make it more than a basic repository store, particularly for teams that need review and access management without moving repositories to a hosted service.

Kallithea is narrower than a full software delivery platform. The published feature set does not include verified CI/CD or Git LFS, so teams that require built-in automation workflows or large-file versioning should consider a product centered on those capabilities instead. Self-hosting also places server operation and administration within the organization’s responsibilities. Choose Kallithea when Git and Mercurial hosting, repository permissions, directory authentication, review, and extensibility are the priority; look elsewhere when an integrated delivery suite or large-file workflow is essential.

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Kallithea pricing

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

See plans on kallithea-scm.org

Kallithea fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Built-in CI/CD	Not verified
Artifact storage	Not verified
Git LFS storage	Not verified
SSO support	Not verified
Built-in wiki	Not verified
Merge queue	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: LDAP, Active Directory, JSON-RPC API, Extensions interface
Pricing	Open source
Website	kallithea-scm.org
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Kallithea integrations

Kallithea lists 4 integrations on its own site.

LDAP
Active Directory
JSON-RPC API
Extensions interface

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