Which is cheaper, Depot or Travis CI?

Travis CI is 1.3x cheaper than Depot. Depot starts at $20/mo, Travis CI starts at $0/mo.

Does Depot have a free tier?

No, Depot does not have a free tier.

Depot has drop-in switching cost. Travis 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

Travis CI

← More affordable

Continuous integration service with credit-based and unlimited build plans

Switching Cost: moderate

The pricing gap between Travis CI and Depot runs about 1.3x — significant consideration for scaling.

The free tier advantage goes to Travis CI, which offers a no-cost entry point that Depot lacks.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Travis CI's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Travis CI's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Price Difference

1.3x

Travis CI is cheaper by $5/mo

Free Tier

Travis CI

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

Depot

Lower switching costs for easier migration