Which is cheaper, Dagger or Depot?

Depot is 2.5x cheaper than Dagger. Dagger starts at $0/mo, Depot starts at $20/mo.

Does Dagger have a free tier?

Yes, Dagger offers a free tier with users: 1, monthlyEvents: 1000000.

Dagger has moderate switching cost. Depot has drop-in switching cost. Depot is easier to switch away from.

Ci Cd

Dagger

Programmable CI/CD engine that runs pipelines as code in containers

Switching Cost: moderate

Depot

← More affordable

Fast container builds and CI runners with persistent caching and GitHub Actions integration

Switching Cost: drop-in

The cost difference is substantial — Dagger runs about 2.5x what Depot charges.

Startups take note: Dagger provides a free tier, while Depot requires payment from day one.

If budget is your primary constraint, Depot is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Depot is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.5x

Depot is cheaper by $30/mo

Free Tier

Dagger

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

Depot

Lower switching costs for easier migration