# Forgejo: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 18 judge labels across 1 categories by 11 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/forgejo/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source control hosting | 0% | 8 | 22% | 18 |

## What the models said for it

- "Codeberg and Forgejo are mentioned as alternatives that prioritize data retention within the EU and GDPR compliance." (Llama 4 Maverick, Source control)
- "point more favorably toward self-hosted GitLab, Gitea, Forgejo, SourceHut, or Codeberg" (Perplexity Sonar, Source control)
- "Consider self-hosted options (GitLab CE, Gitea, Forgejo) if data sovereignty is critical" (MiniMax M2.5, Source control)
- "Zero ongoing fees + minimal maintenance | Gitea (or Forgejo)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Source control)

## And against it

- "Setting up your own Git server using open-source tools like Gitea, Forgejo, or GitLab Community Edition (CE)... Security Overhead" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Source control)
- "For maximum control, self-hosted Gitea/Forgejo is best, but only if you commit to patching it weekly." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Source control)
- "Avoid unless experienced (higher risk than pro cloud for most)... Use Forgejo/Gitea for lightweight." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Source control)
- "Use with Caution (Self-Hosted): GitLab, Gitea, Forgejo (requires constant vigilance)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Source control)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.