Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Awarded 4.6/5 for its lightweight architecture, strong Docker integration, and vibrant community, while noting limited native UI compared to larger competitors.
Key Features
Docker‑Native Pipelines
Runs each pipeline step in an isolated Docker container, ensuring reproducible builds across environments.
Scalable Self‑Hosted Option
Deploy on‑premises or in any cloud using a single binary, with support for Kubernetes orchestration.
Extensible Plugin Ecosystem
Integrate with popular tools like GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack, and custom webhooks via plugins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Drone's self‑hosted edition is open source and can be run at no cost on any infrastructure.
Drone Cloud offers a free tier with up to 2,000 builds per month; larger volumes require a paid plan.
Drone supports GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, and any provider that supports OAuth or webhook authentication.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Self‑hosted version is free and open source; Drone Cloud SaaS starts at $20 per month for up to 10,000 builds.
Supported Platforms
LinuxmacOSWindows (via Docker)