# Ask HN: Alternatives to GitHub

**Switching Demand Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Ask HN: Alternatives to GitHub |
| Switching from | GitHub |
| Category | Developer tools |
| Thread type | Ask HN |
| Points | 649 |
| Comments | 437 |
| Posted | 2026-08-17 |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (GitHub).
- Ask HN: someone actively asking for options.
- 20+ comments of discussion.
- 50+ points.

Source: Hacker News via the public Algolia HN Search API (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49331033). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:47.612Z.
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