Dagger

Write CI/CD pipelines as code that run anywhere

Dagger lets you define build and test pipelines in code using containers, so they run the same locally and in any CI system.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows

Categories: Developer Tools

Dagger is an alternative to

GitHub Actions

Dagger compared with similar tools

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

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Questions

Is Dagger free?

Dagger is free to start, with paid plans.

Is Dagger open source?

Yes, Dagger is open source.

What platforms does Dagger run on?

Dagger is available for Linux, Mac, Windows.

What are some alternatives to Dagger?

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

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