Which is cheaper, Depot or Semaphore CI?

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

Does Depot have a free tier?

No, Depot does not have a free tier.

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

Ci Cd

Depot

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

Semaphore CI

Fast CI/CD pipeline platform with usage-based compute pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

For experimentation and testing, Semaphore CI wins with its free tier option — something Depot doesn't offer.

Cost modeling varies: flat-rate drives Depot pricing, while Semaphore CI uses usage-based.

Semaphore CI stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Semaphore CI stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Free Tier

Semaphore CI

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Depot

Lower switching costs for easier migration