Depot: Pricing, Features & Alternatives
Depot is not a CI platform; it is the thing that makes your existing one fast. Point `docker build` or your GitHub Actions jobs at Depot's builders and you get native Intel and Arm machines with a persistent layer cache shared across every branch, which usually cuts image builds from minutes to seconds. Billing is a flat plan plus included build minutes.
Category
CI/CD
Pricing
From $20/mo
Free tier
No
Best for
CI/CD — ci-cd, docker
Depot Pricing Plans (2026)
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| DeveloperPopular | $20 / month (1 user) |
| Startup | $200 / month (unlimited users) |
| Business | Custom |
Pricing summary: From $20/mo. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.
Key Depot Features
- Unlimited concurrency
- 500 Docker build minutes
- 2,000 Depot CI minutes
- Native Intel and Arm builders
Pros
- +Dramatic speed-up on Docker builds
- +Persistent cache shared across branches
- +Native Arm builders, no emulation
- +Drops into existing CI
Cons
- −Another vendor alongside your CI
- −Build minutes meter separately
- −Only pays off if builds are your bottleneck
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Depot FAQ
What is Depot used for?⌄
Depot is a ci/cd tool. Remote build acceleration — Docker images and CI jobs on fast machines with a persistent shared cache.
Is Depot free?⌄
Depot does not offer a permanent free tier; paid plans start at $20/month.
How much does Depot cost?⌄
Depot plans start at $20/month. Some usage is billed pay-as-you-go.
What are the best Depot alternatives?⌄
Popular Depot alternatives include Argo CD, Buildkite, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, CircleCI. Compare pricing and features on our Depot alternatives page.
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