Code Hosting
3 European alternatives
Host your source code and collaborate on software projects without depending on Microsoft's GitHub. These European-based platforms offer Git hosting, issue tracking, CI/CD pipelines, and pull requests — with full EU data sovereignty and no risk of CLOUD Act access to your intellectual property.
Codeberg
Non-profit code hosting based in Berlin. Community-owned, powered by Forgejo.
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Forgejo
🇪🇺Self-hosted software forge. Git repos, CI/CD, issues — community-governed.
Woodpecker CI
🇩🇪Lightweight open-source CI/CD pipeline from Europe. Self-hostable, no telemetry, simple YAML config.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best European alternative to GitHub?
Codeberg (Germany, non-profit) and GitLab (with EU-hosted instances) are the top-rated European code hosting alternatives on swapto.eu. Codeberg is community-run on Gitea; GitLab offers a full DevOps platform.
Are European code hosting platforms GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Codeberg (operated by a German non-profit) and self-hosted GitLab instances keep your source code and contributor data under EU jurisdiction, fully GDPR-compliant and free from US CLOUD Act exposure.
Can I migrate my GitHub repositories to a European platform?
Yes. Both Codeberg and GitLab support GitHub import tools that migrate repositories, issues, pull requests, and wiki pages. The process typically takes minutes for standard repositories.
Do European code hosting platforms support CI/CD?
Yes. GitLab has one of the most comprehensive built-in CI/CD platforms available. Codeberg integrates with Woodpecker CI. Self-hosted Forgejo supports Actions-compatible pipelines.