What is Codeberg?

• Non-profit: Run by a German non-profit organization
• Forgejo-based: A free software fork of Gitea
• Privacy-focused: No tracking, no profiling
• Community-driven: Governed by its users

Why Consider Codeberg?

Software Freedom

Every component is free software. No proprietary features or lock-in.

Privacy

Your data is your data. No advertising, no analytics tracking, no selling to third parties.

European Hosting

Servers in Germany, subject to EU privacy laws (GDPR).

Active Community

Growing platform with dedicated users and maintainers.

Features

• Git repositories with web interface
• Issue tracking and project boards
• CI/CD with Woodpecker CI
• Package registry
• Wiki and documentation
• Actions-compatible workflows

My Use Case

I use Codeberg for:

• Personal projects that don't need GitHub's network effect
• Privacy-sensitive code
• Supporting the free software ecosystem
• Experimenting with Forgejo features

GitHub vs Codeberg

GitHub wins on network effect and ecosystem. Codeberg wins on principles and privacy. Both have their place, and I use both depending on the project's needs.