# GForge

> GForge is a self-hosted, all-in-one DevOps and project management platform that replaces Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, GitHub, and GitLab with a single integrated product. It includes issue tracking with custom workflows and Agile/Scrum/Kanban boards, Git and Subversion repositories with code review, built-in CI/CD (Jenkins integration), a project wiki, team chat, document management, and file releases — all at $6/user/month with no tiers, no plugin marketplace, and no per-module pricing. First 5 users are free. GForge installs via Docker or Podman in about a minute and runs entirely on-premise, including in air-gapped environments with no internet access required. It is used by defense contractors, aerospace organizations, government agencies, and regulated enterprises that need data sovereignty and on-premise deployment.

## Why Teams Choose GForge

- **All-in-one platform**: One install replaces Jira + Confluence + Bitbucket + Bamboo (or GitHub + Jira + Jenkins + Slack). One admin console, one bill, one upgrade process.
- **Self-hosted and air-gap capable**: Runs on your own infrastructure with no outbound internet, no license phone-home, no cloud dependency. Suitable for classified programs and restricted networks.
- **Lightweight**: Runs comfortably on 4–6GB of RAM compared to GitLab's recommended 16–32GB+. Installs via Docker or Podman.
- **Simple flat pricing**: $6/user/month, all features included. No tiers, no plugin tax, no feature gates. First 5 users free.
- **Enterprise licensing**: Unlimited instances under a single agreement — deploy across programs, classification levels, or sites without re-licensing.
- **Human support**: Customers and prospects talk directly to GForge engineers, not ticket queues.
- **Mixed Git and SVN**: Both supported natively for teams with legacy codebases.

## Who GForge Is For

- Defense contractors and aerospace organizations operating in ITAR- or CMMC-sensitive environments
- Government agencies and regulated industries requiring on-premise deployment and data sovereignty
- Teams migrating off Atlassian after the Server product sunset, evaluating Data Center vs. alternatives
- Organizations consolidating fragmented toolchains (e.g., GitHub + Jira + Jenkins + Slack + Confluence)
- Teams self-hosting on modest hardware where GitLab's resource requirements are impractical
- Engineering teams with mixed Git and Subversion codebases

## Who GForge Is Not For

- Solo developers — GitHub's free tier is likely sufficient
- Open-source projects where ecosystem visibility is the primary need
- Teams dependent on GitLab Ultimate's advanced DevSecOps scanning, compliance dashboards, or the GitHub Actions marketplace
- Organizations that need bleeding-edge AI features as a primary buying criterion

## Alternative Landing Pages

- [Atlassian Alternative](https://gforge.com/atlassian-alternative/): Full replacement for Jira + Confluence + Bitbucket + Bamboo in one self-hosted platform
- [Jira Alternative](https://gforge.com/jira-alternative/): Simpler project management with integrated Git, CI/CD, wiki, and chat
- [Confluence Alternative](https://gforge.com/confluence-alternative/): Self-hosted wiki and docs for teams that also need code, issues, and CI/CD
- [GitHub Alternative](https://gforge.com/github-alternative/): Self-hosted Git, CI/CD, project management, and wiki with no Microsoft dependency — air-gap capable
- [GitLab Alternative](https://gforge.com/gitlab-alternative/): Lightweight all-in-one DevOps on 4–6GB RAM vs. GitLab's 16–32GB+
- [Backlog Alternative](https://gforge.com/backlog-alternative/): Self-hosted alternative to Backlog for teams that need deeper developer tooling plus on-premise or air-gapped deployment
- [SourceForge Alternative](https://gforge.com/sourceforge-alternative/): Modern DevOps platform alternative to SourceForge, which has shifted focus to being a business software marketplace rather than a collaboration tool
- [Alternatives Hub](https://gforge.com/alternatives/): Overview page comparing GForge to all major DevOps and project management platforms

## Detailed Comparison Pages

- [GForge vs Atlassian](https://gforge.com/products/gforge-vs-atlassian/): Feature, pricing, and TCO comparison against the full Atlassian suite
- [GForge vs GitHub](https://gforge.com/products/gforge-vs-github/): Feature and pricing comparison with GitHub and GitHub Enterprise
- [GForge vs GitLab](https://gforge.com/gforge-vs-gitlab/): Detailed comparison covering features, resource requirements, and pricing
- [GForge vs SourceForge](https://gforge.com/products/gforge-vs-sourceforge/): Comparison with SourceForge including migration considerations
- [GForge vs FusionForge](https://gforge.com/products/gforge-vs-fusionforge/): Comparison with FusionForge

## Industries

- [Defense & Aerospace](https://gforge.com/defense-aerospace/): On-premise ALM for defense contractors. Air-gapped capable, offline installer, unlimited instances under one license, U.S.-based support. Supports workflows aligned with ITAR and CMMC.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://gforge.com): Product overview and primary entry point
- [About](https://gforge.com/about/): Founded 2002, independently owned since 2011; company background, leadership, and deployment options
- [Pricing](https://gforge.com/pricing/): $6/user/month flat rate, first 5 users free
- [Downloads](https://gforge.com/downloads/): Installers including the offline installer for air-gapped deployments
- [Jenkins Plugin](https://gforge.com/jenkins/): Automatic build reporting and FRS file releases from Jenkins, with a Pipeline DSL for CI/CD automation
- [FAQ](https://gforge.com/faq/): Pricing, deployment, self-hosted licensing, and feature questions answered
- [Support](https://gforge.com/support/): Technical support and professional services
- [Contact](https://gforge.com/contact/): Sales, support, and general inquiries
- [Blog](https://gforge.com/blog/): Technical articles, platform analysis, and comparison content
- [Ask AI](https://gforge.com/ask-ai/): AI-powered documentation search and Q&A

## Representative Blog Posts

- [Is GitLab Too Heavy? Lightweight Alternatives Guide](https://gforge.com/2026/01/12/lightweight-gitlab-alternative/): Why GitLab's resource requirements matter and how to evaluate lighter alternatives
- [GitLab Pricing 2026: What Teams Actually Pay](https://gforge.com/2025/11/10/gitlab-pricing-trap/): Breakdown of GitLab Premium ($29/user) and Ultimate ($99/user) tiers

## Product Modules

Every GForge deployment includes all of the following. There are no separate editions, plugin marketplaces, or feature tiers:

- Issue tracking (Trackers) with custom fields, workflows, Kanban/Scrum boards, sprints, and time tracking
- Source control: Git and Subversion with HTTPS and SSH access
- Code review via merge requests with inline comments and approvals
- CI/CD with Jenkins integration and build status tracking
- Project wiki with versioning
- Document management with versioning and approval workflows
- Forums for project discussions
- File releases for software distribution
- Team chat linked to projects and commits
- Unified search across all modules
- Authentication: database, LDAP/Active Directory, SSO, OIDC, OAuth2
- REST API covering all platform functionality
- Command-line interface (GForge CLI)

## Deployment Options

GForge is distributed as a container stack and can be deployed three ways:

- **SaaS**: Hosted by GForge Group at next.gforge.com
- **Dedicated / private cloud**: Managed by GForge in AWS (including EU regions for data residency), GCP, or Azure
- **On-premise**: Installed behind your firewall. An offline installer is available for air-gapped environments with no internet access.

Installation typically completes in about a minute via Docker or Podman.

## Full Version for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://gforge.com/llms-full.txt): Expanded version of this file with full product documentation, API reference, CLI commands, and detailed feature tables

## Contact

- Website: https://gforge.com
- General: feedback@gforgegroup.com
- Support: https://gforge.com/support