Drone CI
drone.ioBuild Difficulty: 5/5
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How to Replace Drone CIOverview
Features
12 features across 10 categories
Automation(1)
Choose from thousands of Docker images and Drone will auto-provision your environment
Build Isolation(1)
Each Pipeline step is executed inside an isolated Docker container that is automatically downloaded at runtime
Compatibility(1)
Drone works with any language, database or service that runs inside a Docker container
Configuration Management(2)
Pipelines are configured with a simple, easy-to-read file that you commit to your git repository
Extend YAML syntax for advanced customization
Extensibility(1)
Create & Share Plugins - Drone uses containers to drop pre-configured steps into your pipeline. Choose from hundreds of existing plugins, or create your own
Integration(1)
Drone integrates seamlessly with GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, Bitbucket, and GitLab
Platform Support(1)
Drone natively supports multiple operating systems and architectures, including Linux x64, ARM, ARM64 and Windows x64
Scalability(1)
Installs from a single binary and scales automatically
Security(2)
Implement custom access controls to manage who can access and execute pipelines
Manage secrets and sensitive data securely
Workflow Management(1)
Set up approval workflows for pipeline execution
Cost Calculator
Pricing data not available for Drone CI. Check their website for current pricing.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Drone CI alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 12 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Drone CI saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 12 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
13 known integrations