GitHub Migration Services
Seamlessly migrate your enterprise repositories from GitHub to GitLab, Gitea, or Codeberg. We handle the complete migration process including CI/CD pipeline adjustments, infrastructure optimization, and deliver significant cost savings for your organization.
Enterprise GitHub Migration: Freedom, Control & Cost Savings
In an era where vendor lock-in poses significant risks and costs continue to escalate, organizations are increasingly seeking alternatives to GitHub Enterprise. Whether you're looking to reduce operational costs, gain greater control over your development infrastructure, or ensure compliance with specific regulatory requirements, migrating to self-hosted or alternative Git platforms offers compelling advantages.
At Ryware, we specialize in comprehensive GitHub migration services that seamlessly transition your entire development ecosystem to platforms like GitLab, Gitea, or Codeberg. Our migration process encompasses not just repository transfer, but complete CI/CD pipeline reconstruction, infrastructure optimization, and workflow preservation, ensuring zero disruption to your development velocity while delivering substantial cost savings and operational improvements.
Migration Target Platforms
GitLab
- • Complete DevOps platform
- • Built-in CI/CD capabilities
- • Self-hosted & cloud options
- • Advanced security features
- • Integrated project management
- • Kubernetes integration
Gitea
- • Lightweight & fast
- • Self-hosted solution
- • Minimal resource requirements
- • GitHub-compatible API
- • Built-in Actions support
- • Easy deployment
Codeberg
- • Non-profit platform
- • Privacy-focused
- • Free for open source
- • European hosting
- • Community-driven
- • Ethical alternative
Our Comprehensive Migration Process
Assessment & Planning
Analyze current setup and migration requirements
Repository Migration
Transfer code, history, and metadata
CI/CD Reconstruction
Rebuild and optimize automation pipelines
Optimization & Support
Fine-tune performance and provide training
Phase 1: Comprehensive Migration Assessment & Strategic Planning
Every successful migration begins with thorough analysis and strategic planning. Our assessment phase involves deep-dive analysis of your current GitHub ecosystem, identification of dependencies, and development of a comprehensive migration strategy that minimizes risk and ensures business continuity.
Discovery and Analysis:
Current State Assessment
- • Repository inventory and dependency mapping
- • GitHub Actions workflows analysis and documentation
- • Integration touchpoints (webhooks, API connections)
- • Access control and permissions audit
- • Branch protection rules and governance policies
- • Issue and project tracking systems evaluation
- • Security scanning and compliance requirements
Migration Strategy Development
- • Target platform selection based on requirements
- • Migration timeline and phases planning
- • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- • Rollback procedures and contingency planning
- • Team training and adoption roadmap
- • Cost-benefit analysis and ROI projections
- • Compliance and security requirements mapping
Assessment Outcome: We deliver a comprehensive migration blueprint including detailed timeline, resource requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and projected cost savings, providing clear ROI justification for your migration initiative.
Phase 2: Complete Repository Migration with Full History Preservation
Our repository migration process ensures 100% fidelity transfer of your codebase, preserving complete Git history, branch structures, tags, and metadata. We utilize advanced migration tools and techniques to maintain data integrity while optimizing repository structure for your target platform.
Migration Components:
Repository Content Transfer
Complete preservation of your development history and assets:
- • Full Git History: All commits, branches, and merge history
- • Tags and Releases: Version tags and release artifacts
- • Branch Protection: Security and workflow rules recreation
- • Repository Settings: Configuration and permissions
- • Issues and Discussions: Complete issue tracking history
- • Wiki and Documentation: Knowledge base transfer
- • Large File Storage: Git LFS content migration
- • Repository Secrets: Secure credential migration
Bulk Migration Capabilities
Enterprise-scale migration tools for organizations with extensive repositories:
- • Multi-Repository Migration - Automated batch processing for hundreds of repositories
- • Organization Structure - Complete organizational hierarchy and team structure recreation
- • Permission Mapping - User and team access rights preservation
- • Parallel Processing - Concurrent migrations to minimize downtime
- • Progress Monitoring - Real-time migration status and error handling
Phase 3: CI/CD Pipeline Reconstruction and Optimization
The heart of modern development workflows lies in continuous integration and deployment pipelines. We reconstruct your GitHub Actions workflows for your target platform, often improving performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in the process.
Pipeline Transformation:
Workflow Conversion
- • GitHub Actions → GitLab CI pipeline conversion
- • GitHub Actions → Gitea Actions seamless migration
- • Custom runner configuration for specialized workloads
- • Environment management and secrets handling
- • Artifact and cache optimization for faster builds
- • Matrix builds and parallelization strategies
Advanced Integration
- • Docker registry integration and container workflows
- • Kubernetes deployment pipeline optimization
- • Testing framework integration (Jest, PyTest, etc.)
- • Code quality gates (SonarQube, CodeClimate)
- • Security scanning (SAST, DAST, dependency checks)
Performance Optimization
- • Build time reduction through intelligent caching
- • Resource optimization for cost-effective execution
- • Conditional execution based on code changes
- • Parallel job orchestration for faster feedback
- • Cross-platform builds optimization
Infrastructure as Code
- • Terraform/Ansible integration for infrastructure automation
- • Multi-cloud deployment strategies (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- • GitOps workflow implementation
- • Environment promotion pipelines
- • Rollback and disaster recovery automation
Phase 4: Infrastructure Optimization & Ongoing Support
Migration success extends beyond technical transfer. We optimize your new infrastructure for performance and cost-effectiveness while providing comprehensive training and support to ensure your team maximizes the benefits of your new platform.
Cost Optimization
- • Infrastructure rightsizing for optimal resource utilization
- • Runner optimization for reduced compute costs
- • Storage optimization and cleanup strategies
- • Licensing cost analysis and optimization recommendations
- • Usage monitoring and cost tracking implementation
Team Enablement
- • Platform training sessions for development teams
- • Best practices documentation and workflow guides
- • Administrative training for platform management
- • Troubleshooting guides and knowledge base creation
- • Ongoing support channels and escalation procedures
Migration Benefits & Expected ROI
Cost Savings
- • 60-80% reduction in monthly hosting costs
- • Elimination of per-seat licensing fees
- • Reduced CI/CD minute consumption costs
- • Flexible pricing models and self-hosting options
Enhanced Control
- • Complete data sovereignty and control
- • Custom security policies and compliance
- • Infrastructure flexibility and customization
- • No vendor lock-in concerns
Performance Gains
- • Faster CI/CD execution with optimized runners
- • Improved reliability and uptime guarantees
- • Enhanced collaboration features
- • Better integration with existing tools
Ready to Break Free from GitHub Lock-in?
Join hundreds of organizations that have successfully migrated from GitHub to achieve greater control, significant cost savings, and enhanced performance.