Drone CI
Container-native continuous integration and delivery.
Overview
Drone is a self-service Continuous Integration platform for busy development teams. It is built on container technology and can be installed in minutes. Drone integrates seamlessly with multiple source code management systems, including GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, Bitbucket, and GitLab.
✨ Key Features
- Container-native CI/CD
- Simple, YAML-based configuration
- Extensible with plugins
- Support for multiple source code management systems
- Self-hosted and cloud options
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of use
- Container-native design
- Lightweight and resource-efficient
Unique Value: Offers a simple, fast, and scalable container-native CI solution that is easy to set up and maintain.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- CI/CD for modern, cloud-native applications.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Legacy applications that are not containerized.
🏆 Alternatives
Much simpler and more lightweight than Jenkins. Similar to Buildkite in its self-hosted agent model, but fully open-source and container-focused.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Free for open-source projects and individuals.
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