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Indie alternatives to Drone
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Drone does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Woodpecker CI | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted |
| Semaphore | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
The alternatives
2. Woodpecker CI
Simple community-run open-source CI/CD engine
Woodpecker is a lightweight, container-based CI/CD system that integrates with Gitea, Forgejo, GitHub and GitLab and is configured with YAML pipelines.
Free · Self-hosted · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Drone?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Jenkins, Woodpecker CI and Semaphore.
Is there an open-source alternative to Drone?
Jenkins, Woodpecker CI and Semaphore are open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Drone?
Yes: Jenkins, Woodpecker CI and Semaphore can run on your own server.
Which Drone alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Jenkins. On Windows: Jenkins. On Linux: Jenkins. On the web: Semaphore.
What makes these alternatives to Drone “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Drone.
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