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Casdoor vs Forgejo

A side-by-side editorial comparison of Casdoor and Forgejo — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

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Casdoor vs Forgejo: at a glance

FeatureCasdoorForgejo
SectorInfra & APIsInfra & APIs
Velocity score5.05.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesidentity, sso, frontend-rewrite, shadcn-uigit-hosting, self-hosted, open-source, patch-releases
Last editorial update1mo ago19h ago
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What is Casdoor?

Casdoor is rebuilding its console on shadcn/ui, porting auth features into web2 release by release.

Casdoor tags multiple releases a day, each carrying a single commit, so the version stream reads as a commit log rather than a milestone list. The visible work splits in two: a frontend rewrite called web2 that is absorbing the old antd console into shadcn/ui and re-acquiring features as it goes, and a steady trickle of repairs on the live auth surface covering signup validation, theme handling, and translations. SAML IdP-initiated SSO in v3.161.0 is the only protocol-level addition anywhere in this window.

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What is Forgejo?

Forgejo keeps patching its v15 stable line, now at v15.0.11.

Forgejo's newest tracked release is v15.0.11, two weeks after v15.0.10. Before that the feed jumped from v11.0.16 in July, with no v12–v14 releases in between. Release entries only link to external notes, so the specific changes in each patch aren't visible here.

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Casdoor vs Forgejo: editorial side-by-side

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Casdoor
INFRA · APIS
5.0

Casdoor is rebuilding its console on shadcn/ui, porting auth features into web2 release by release.

◆ Current state

Casdoor tags multiple releases a day, each carrying a single commit, so the version stream reads as a commit log rather than a milestone list. The visible work splits in two: a frontend rewrite called web2 that is absorbing the old antd console into shadcn/ui and re-acquiring features as it goes, and a steady trickle of repairs on the live auth surface covering signup validation, theme handling, and translations. SAML IdP-initiated SSO in v3.161.0 is the only protocol-level addition anywhere in this window.

◆ Where it's heading

The web2 migration is the spine of this release train, and it is advancing by increments rather than by cutover: code moves across, then the features that code backed get rebuilt on the other side. Everything else in the window is maintenance on the shipping product, sized to single commits. Expect the migration to keep consuming minor versions until web2 reaches parity with the console it replaces.

◆ Prediction

The next releases most likely continue porting console screens into web2 and cleaning up the login theme path that v3.160.0 and v3.163.3 have both touched. The entries give no signal on when web2 becomes the default, so the cutover timing is unclear.

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Forgejo
INFRA · APIS
5.0

Forgejo keeps patching its v15 stable line, now at v15.0.11.

◆ Current state

Forgejo's newest tracked release is v15.0.11, two weeks after v15.0.10. Before that the feed jumped from v11.0.16 in July, with no v12–v14 releases in between. Release entries only link to external notes, so the specific changes in each patch aren't visible here.

◆ Where it's heading

The point-release rhythm continues: v11.0.x shipped roughly monthly from January to July, and v15 is now on its eleventh patch at a similar pace. Jumping four major versions in three months suggests majors are cut often and each branch then gets a patch series. Without the release notes, whether those majors bring large feature changes is unclear.

◆ Prediction

The likely next entry is v15.0.12 in two to four weeks. The entries don't show whether the v11 maintenance branch is still receiving fixes.

Alternatives to Casdoor and Forgejo

Other Infra & APIs products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Casdoor or Forgejo.

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Recent activity from Casdoor and Forgejo

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 1d agoForgejoForgejo v15.0.11: eleventh patch on the v15 stable line
  2. 15d agoForgejoForgejo v15.0.10: tenth patch on the v15 stable line
  3. 1mo agoCasdoorSyncer add URL gains the missing organization segment
  4. 1mo agoCasdoorLogin theme no longer re-initializes from localStorage
  5. 1mo agoCasdoorDuplicate email or phone rejected before the signup code is sent
  6. 1mo agoCasdoorUkrainian translation corrections
  7. 2mo agoCasdoorMore code migrated to the web2 frontend
  8. 2mo agoCasdoorMFA setup and captcha land in the web2 frontend
  9. 3mo agoForgejoForgejo v11.0.16 — monthly maintenance patch
  10. 4mo agoForgejoForgejo v11.0.15 — monthly maintenance patch
  11. 5mo agoForgejoForgejo v11.0.14 — monthly maintenance patch
  12. 6mo agoForgejoForgejo v11.0.13 — accelerated patch release

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Casdoor and Forgejo?

Both compete on the same themes — open-source — within Infra & APIs. Casdoor and Forgejo are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.

Is Casdoor better than Forgejo?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Casdoor and Forgejo are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Infra & APIs products to evaluate alongside.

What are the best alternatives to Casdoor?

Top Casdoor alternatives in Infra & APIs are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Casdoor alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/casdoor for the full list with editorial commentary on each.

What are the best alternatives to Forgejo?

Top Forgejo alternatives in Infra & APIs are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Forgejo alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/forgejo for the full list with editorial commentary on each.