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GitBucket vs GitLab
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | GitBucket | GitLab |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Scala | Ruby |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 9.4k | 25k |
| Latest | 4.48.0 | v19.4.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 40 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace GitHub. Alternatives to GitHub →
PartialGitBucketRepositories, issues, pull requests and a GitHub-compatible API on the JVM, without built-in CI.
Full replacementGitLabRepositories, merge requests, CI/CD and registries on your own server. Some features need a paid tier.
GitBucket
unsigned The latest release, 4.48.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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GitLab
unsigned The latest release, v19.4.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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