Drone
Container-Native, Continuous Delivery.
Overview
Drone is a self-service Continuous Integration platform for busy development teams. Each build is executed in an isolated Docker container, downloaded fresh from the Docker registry. This ensures that your build is clean, and that you have complete control over your build environment. Drone is configured with a simple, easy-to-read YAML file that you commit to your Git repository.
✨ Key Features
- Container-native CI/CD
- Simple YAML configuration
- Isolated builds in Docker containers
- Support for multiple operating systems and architectures
- Extensible with plugins
- Self-hosted and cloud options
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Container-native approach
- Simplicity and ease of use
- Scalability and performance
Unique Value: A simple, fast, and scalable CI/CD solution that is built for a containerized world.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Building and publishing Docker images
- CI for Go and other compiled languages
- Running tests in isolated environments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams that are not comfortable with a container-based workflow
- Complex pipelines that require a graphical editor
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more modern and streamlined approach to CI/CD compared to traditional tools like Jenkins, with a strong focus on containers and simplicity.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Free for open source projects and individuals.
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