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GitLab vs Soft Serve

The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.

GitLabSoft Serve
LanguageRubyGo
LicenceOtherMIT
Stars25k7.2k
Latestv19.4.1v0.12.3
Last push2026-10-062026-10-05
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 31 days between releases
Active contributors2+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace GitHub. Alternatives to GitHub →

    Full replacementGitLabRepositories, merge requests, CI/CD and registries on your own server. Some features need a paid tier.

    PartialSoft ServeRepositories served over SSH, HTTP and the git protocol with a terminal UI, without a web interface or pull requests.