Quick answer
RocketGit - RocketGit wins for most builders because it gives the same always-free, unlimited repository basics with no credit card requirement disclosed, while GitGud.io adds more adjacent tooling but is less explicit about the signup/payment barrier.
How the free tiers compare
These are both unbounded free Git hosts, so the real difference is not quota pressure but product shape. GitGud.io looks like a more GitLab-like workspace: unlimited private repos, no repo size limit for code, CI runner access by request, Pages hosting, container registry, wiki, boards, snippets, service desk, and direct admin support. That makes it better if you want the free tier to cover more of the delivery and collaboration stack. RocketGit is narrower on the free side, but it is very clear about what stays free, and it explicitly says no credit card is required. Its paid path is also simpler: support only, with a personalized offer, not a platform upgrade. If you mainly need a free Git remote and privacy-focused hosting, RocketGit is the cleaner bet. If you want more built-in project and delivery features, GitGud.io is the richer free workspace.
GitGud.io vs RocketGit free tier, side by side
| GitGud.ioFTV 90 | RocketGitFTV 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Private repositoriesBoth free tiers include unlimited private repos. | Unlimited private repositories | Unlimited private repositories |
| Public repositoriesGitGud.io’s provided free-tier list does not call out public repos separately. | Not specified | Unlimited public repositories |
| Repository size limitOnly GitGud.io states a size policy. | No repository size limit for code and development content | Not specified |
| CI runnersGitGud.io is the only one with CI runner access mentioned. | Free GitLab CI runner access, available by request | Not specified |
| Pages hostingOnly GitGud.io includes static site hosting. | Free GitGud.site Pages hosting for static websites with custom domains | Not specified |
| SupportRocketGit’s support is free but not guaranteed; GitGud.io lists direct admin support. | Direct administrator support plus service desk tickets | Free support with best-effort response only, no guaranteed response time |
| Credit card requiredOnly RocketGit explicitly states this. | Not stated | No credit card required |
After you outgrow the free tier
GitGud.io does not show any paid plans, so there is no published upgrade path or pricing model to compare. RocketGit’s only paid offering is support, sold as a personalized offer with guaranteed response time or 24/7 support, so it is contact-sales rather than posted subscription pricing. For most small teams, the cost divergence is simple: both can stay free for hosting, but only RocketGit surfaces a paid add-on and it is for support, not for extra repository capacity.
Cost at real usage
| Usage | GitGud.io | RocketGit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 repo, 1 team, basic hostingBoth free tiers remain unbounded for repos. | Free | Free |
| Need guaranteed support response timeRocketGit’s paid option is support-only. | No paid support plan listed | Contact sales |
| Need 24/7 supportNo monthly price was provided for RocketGit. | No paid support plan listed | Contact sales |
Estimates, not quotes. Usage-based rates change - verify with the vendor's pricing page before committing.
When to pick each one
Pick GitGud.io when…
- You want a GitLab-like free workspace with issue boards, wiki, snippets, Pages, and a container registry in one place.
- You want no repository size limit for code and development content.
- You want the option to request free GitLab CI runner access.
- You want direct administrator support and a service desk for project support requests.
Pick RocketGit when…
- You mainly need unlimited public and private Git hosting with a simple free plan.
- You want a product that explicitly says no credit card is required.
- You care more about privacy-focused, straightforward hosting than bundled collaboration tools.
- You want a clear free-first setup and do not need built-in Pages, boards, wiki, or registry features.
Bottom line
For the most common builder case, RocketGit is the safer default if you want a free Git host and care about sign-up clarity, since it explicitly says no credit card is required and still gives unlimited public and private repos. GitGud.io is the better pick if you want the free tier to cover more of the workflow, especially Pages, wiki, boards, registry, and runner access. If you are choosing purely on free hosting, both work; if you want the broader free toolbox, GitGud.io wins.
Read the full listings: GitGud.io and RocketGit. Scores use the FTV methodology at /ftv. Browse more head-to-heads on /compare, or see the top-ranked free tiers on /top.