Free, open-source alternatives to Gitpod
Ready-to-code cloud workspaces. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Gitpod, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
CoderBest match
Remote development machines on your own infrastructure.
Eclipse Che
Open source workspace server and cloud IDE.
code-server
VS Code in the browser, hosted on a remote server.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coder | 16,980 | AGPL-3.0 | Go, Docker, Kubernetes | |
| Eclipse Che | 7,170 | EPL-1.0 | Docker, Java | |
| code-server | 79,593 | MIT | Node.js, Docker |
Why replace Gitpod?
Gitpod works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Gitpod?
Coder is the closest open-source replacement for Gitpod in our list. Eclipse Che and code-server are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Gitpod?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.