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Reflex vs Forgejo
Reflex has 28,891 GitHub stars, 1,778 forks, 346 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Forgejo has 0 stars, 0 forks, 0 open issues and last shipped —. Reflex leads on adoption by 0% (28,891 vs 0 stars). Reflex is written in Python under Apache-2.0; Forgejo is written in various languages under a licence not recorded in this registry. Reflex has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, Forgejo 0%. Reflex was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Reflex | Forgejo | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 29K | ★ 0 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | Python | — |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | — |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.8K | ⑂ 0 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Reflex if
- You weight community size — 29K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Forgejo if
- You want the Forgejo feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You evaluated both and Forgejo fits your workflow better
About Reflex
Reflex is an open source Apache 2.0 Python library for building full stack web apps and internal tools entirely in Python, aimed at Python developers who want a browser based frontend without learning JavaScript.
read the full Reflex overview →
About Forgejo
Forgejo is a self hosted Git forge — a lightweight and secure server for hosting Git repositories and collaborating on them — for individuals and teams who want version control infrastructure they control themselves.
read the full Forgejo overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Reflex or Forgejo more popular?
Reflex has 28,891 GitHub stars and Forgejo has 0. Reflex has the larger community by that measure.
Are Reflex and Forgejo free?
Both are open source. Reflex is licensed under Apache-2.0, and Forgejo has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Reflex and Forgejo?
Reflex is written in Python and Forgejo in various languages. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Reflex or Forgejo?
Choose Reflex if you want the larger community (28,891 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Forgejo if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.