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CircleCI

Hosted continuous integration and delivery

CircleCI runs build, test and deploy pipelines defined in YAML across Linux, macOS, Windows and Arm machines.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Web

Categories: Developer Tools

CircleCI is an alternative to

GitHub Actions · Jenkins

CircleCI compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
CircleCI	Free plan	–	–	Web
Jenkins	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows
Buildkite	Free plan	–	Yes	Web, Linux, Mac, Windows
Semaphore	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
Woodpecker CI	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
Dagger	Free plan	Yes	–	Linux, Mac, Windows
Argo CD	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web

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Questions

Is CircleCI free?

CircleCI is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does CircleCI run on?

CircleCI is available for Web.

What are some alternatives to CircleCI?

Similar indie products include Jenkins, Buildkite, Semaphore, Woodpecker CI and 4 more.

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