Which is cheaper, CircleCI or Harness?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does CircleCI have a free tier?

Yes, CircleCI offers a free tier with activeUsers: 5, concurrencyDocker: 30, selfHostedRunners: 5, networkGB: 1, storageGB: 2.

CircleCI has moderate switching cost. Harness has significant switching cost. CircleCI is easier to switch away from.

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CircleCI

Flexible usage-based CI/CD platform with Docker, Linux, macOS, Windows, and Arm support

Switching Cost: moderate

Harness

AI-native software delivery platform with modular CI/CD, feature flags, and cloud cost management

Switching Cost: significant

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Switching Costs

CircleCI

Lower switching costs for easier migration