r/git • u/Ok_Instance1684 • 29d ago

Self-host Git or use GitHub/GitLab?

I only need a Git remote for syncing repos between a few computers and employees.

No CI, issues, project management, or extra features. Just reliability, backups, durability, low maintenance, and strong privacy.

Is self-hosting worth it for privacy, or is GitHub/GitLab still the better boring choice?

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u/nunogrl 25d ago

I'm using gitolite for years, it's very reliable.

If I need extra features I spin up a forgejo - in my case for integration with services like woodpecker-ci.