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GitBucket vs SourceHut: catalog facts
GitBucket	SourceHut
Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.	Freemium Many features work without an account; check sr.ht for current account pricing.
Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Runs from a single WAR file with Java API compatible with GitHub	Works fully without JavaScript No tracking, advertising or AI features
Requires Java 17 on the server No Jakarta EE support for servlet container deployments	Hosted service is still labelled public alpha Email-based patch workflow differs from pull-request forges
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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