Forgejo on Servala: Self-Sovereign Git, Managed for You
Forgejo is the privacy-focused Git platform built for teams that value control, transparency, and simplicity. Whether you're running an internal DevOps platform, building software for sensitive industries, or simply prefer open tools over closed platforms - Forgejo puts you in charge of your code and collaboration workflows.
On Servala, Forgejo becomes even easier. Delivered as a fully managed service, you get all the benefits of Forgejo - without the hassle of hosting and maintenance.
What is Forgejo?
Forgejo is a modern, lightweight, and open-source software forge. It offers a full suite of Git-based development features while staying lean, secure, and independent:
Git repository hosting and collaboration workflows
Code reviews, pull/merge requests, and issue tracking
Project boards, wikis, and integrated CI/CD pipelines
All this, with no telemetry, no vendor lock-in, and complete control over your code and data.
Who is Forgejo for?
Forgejo is trusted by developers, teams, and organizations that want a Git platform on their own terms - including:
DevOps and Platform teams managing internal source code
Public institutions seeking digital sovereignty and data control
Privacy-conscious software vendors avoiding big cloud dependencies
NGOs and citizen initiatives valuing transparency and openness
Enterprises needing secure, auditable software development environments
If you want a powerful Git platform without handing over control, Forgejo is a natural fit.
Why choose Forgejo?
Forgejo stands out because it stays true to the values of open source - while offering modern tooling for collaborative software development:
Open and transparent - 100% open source, community-driven, MIT licensed
Lightweight and fast - Optimized for performance and simplicity
Secure and private - No telemetry, no tracking, strong access controls
Flexible and extensible - APIs, webhooks, CI/CD, and integrations
Inclusive and global - Available in 40+ languages with community support
Why use Forgejo through Servala?
Running Git platforms internally can be time-consuming. Servala takes that burden off your shoulders by offering Forgejo as a ready-to-use, fully managed service.
What you get with Forgejo on Servala:
Effortless operations
We handle provisioning, backups, monitoring, upgrades, and security - so you don’t have to.
Data ownership and privacy
Forgejo respects your data. And Servala lets you choose trusted cloud providers or host in your own infrastructure.
DevOps ready
Integrate with your existing CI/CD workflows, use GitHub-compatible APIs, and automate with webhooks.
Custom branding and collaboration
Personalize your Forgejo instance with themes, templates, and organization pages. Collaborate with issues, boards, wikis, and more.
Sovereign and open by default
No lock-in, no hidden dependencies. Built and operated with digital sovereignty in mind.
When should you use Forgejo on Servala?
This service is ideal if you:
Need Git-based collaboration without relying on GitHub or GitLab
Prefer a platform that respects privacy, transparency, and autonomy
Want to run Forgejo but avoid the overhead of managing it
Are building a developer platform with full control and observability
Work in government, education, or security-sensitive sectors
Offer cloud-native development services to end customers
Try Forgejo on Servala
Forgejo is Git done right - open, secure, and built for the real needs of developers and organizations. And with Servala, it becomes even easier to use.
Discover Forgejo and other managed services in the Servala ecosystem - from databases to Kubernetes to developer tools - all delivered in a secure, cloud-native way.
🔍 Explore Forgejo on Servala
🎥 Watch the “Intro to Servala” webinar
📬 Contact us at hi@servala.com to learn more
Forgejo gives you control. Servala gives you peace of mind.
By the way: VSHN also offers a fully ready-to-use platform based on Forgejo called Codey - European Code Collaboration Platform - perfect for anyone who wants to try it out without any setup. Just sign up and start collaborating.
