Git version control, repositories, branching and collaboration workflows.
Polar is the open-source Merchant of Record built for developers — subscriptions, one-time products, usage-based billing, license keys, and GitHub Sponsors integration, with VAT/GST/sales tax handled automatically across 60+ countries. Apache 2.0, YC W23, TypeScript SDK, free to start.
Weblate is the open source continuous localization platform that plugs directly into your Git workflow. Translators work in a browser UI, changes commit back to your repo automatically. GPLv3+, used by LibreOffice, Fedora, phpMyAdmin and 2,500+ projects across 165 countries.
Gitea is the lightweight self-hosted GitHub alternative — single Go binary, 55k+ stars, GitHub Actions compatibility, runs on a Raspberry Pi. There's also Forgejo, its community fork that many now recommend instead. Here's what both are and when to pick which.
Fleet is the open source MDM that manages macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android from one platform — with GitOps workflows, osquery-powered visibility, and no vendor lock-in. Here's what makes it different from Jamf and Intune.
GitLab Flow, Feature Branch Workflow with tags, GitHub Flow, Git Flow, Trunk-Based Development — a practical guide to choosing the right branching strategy for your team and your CI/CD pipeline.
I've been using GitLab since its early days and use GitHub daily. Here's an honest comparison from someone who knows both platforms well — when to choose which, and why.