# Why developers are leaving GitHub for Codeberg and self-hosting

Developers are increasingly migrating from GitHub to platforms like Codeberg or self-hosted Git solutions due to concerns over corporate control, privacy, and Microsoft's ownership. This shift reflects a broader push for open-source autonomy and may impact the centralized ecosystem of software development.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.howtogeek.com/why-developers-are-ditching-github-for-codeberg-and-self-hosting-alternatives/) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:22:52 +0000