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Analysis, comparisons, and migration guides for self-hosted Git in 2026.

Best GitHub Alternative 2026: Self-Hosted, Cost-Effective, AI-Native

2026-05-25

If GitHub Team at $4/user is locking you into 2000 CI minutes and proprietary infrastructure, EmpireGit at $9/user gives you unlimited Actions on your own runners. Here is the 2026 comparison.

Self-Hosted Git for Teams: When and Why

2026-05-25

Self-hosting Git is no longer about saving money or avoiding outages. In 2026 it is about regulatory compliance, AI training opt-outs, and predictable scaling cost.

GitHub Actions vs EmpireGit Runners: 2026 CI Cost Analysis

2026-05-25

GitHub Actions costs scale linearly with build complexity. EmpireGit Runners cost a flat infrastructure fee. Below 500 builds/month GitHub wins. Above 2000 builds/month EmpireGit saves 60-90%.

Forgejo vs Gitea vs GitLab: 2026 Picks for Self-Hosted Git

2026-05-25

Forgejo (the EmpireGit engine) won the 2025 community-fork battle. Here is why we chose it over Gitea and GitLab CE.

HIPAA-Compliant Git Hosting: 2026 Requirements Checklist

2026-05-25

The HHS 2026 cybersecurity rule formalized what Git hosts must offer to be HIPAA-compatible. Here is the checklist and how EmpireGit Enterprise meets it.