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GoCD

gocd.org
DevOps
Weekend Project

Open Source Continuous Delivery and Release Automation Server

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Overview

GoCD is a free and open source CI/CD server that enables teams to easily model and visualize complex workflows. It provides end-to-end visibility into your path to production with features like value stream mapping, cloud-native deployments, and advanced traceability. GoCD excels at managing complex CD workflows with parallel execution and dependency management.

Features

9 features across 8 categories

Cloud Integration(1)

Cloud Native Deployments

Streamlines CD workflow on popular cloud environments such as Kubernetes, Docker, AWS and more.

Also in: Traefik, Proofpoint, Wiz

Core Functionality(1)

Out of Box CD

No plugin required for core continuous delivery functionality. Ready-to-use CD features available immediately.

Also in: Perforce Akana API Management Platform, BrightPay, Roam Research

Debugging & Troubleshooting(1)

Advanced Traceability

Helps troubleshoot broken pipelines by tracking every change from commit to deploy in real time. Ability to compare content - both files and commit messages - across any two arbitrary builds.

Extensibility(1)

Plugin Architecture

Extensible plugin architecture for integration with many popular external tools and services. Painless and non-breaking upgrades even when using plugins. Plugin API available for writing custom plugins.

Also in: Labelbox, Obsidian, WordPress.com

Performance(1)

Parallel Execution

Supports parallel execution of jobs within workflows for faster feedback and optimized CD processes.

Also in: Jira Service Management, Hugging Face, WordPress.com

Support & Community(1)

Community Support

Active forum where users and contributors share best practices and discuss topics including GoCD and continuous delivery how-tos. Available via Google Group or GitHub Discussions.

Visualization(1)

End to End Visualization

Value stream map shows entire path to production in a single view. Easily navigate across jobs, spot inefficiencies, and optimize processes.

Also in: Ironclad, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Workflow Management(2)

Complex Workflow Modeling

Excels at modeling complex CD workflows for fast feedback with modeling constructs, parallel execution and dependency management.

Dependency Management

Manages dependencies within complex CD workflows to ensure proper job sequencing and execution.

Also in: monday.com Automations, Labelbox, Mavenlink

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for GoCD. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a GoCD alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 9 features.

Buy GoCD

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying GoCD saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 9 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

AWSDockerKubernetes