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Run automated build and delivery pipelines in containers.

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What you can use it for

Run automated build and delivery pipelines in containers.

  • Extensive plugin ecosystem where any Docker image functions as a reusable build step.
  • Zero host machine pollution; every build executes inside ephemeral Docker containers.
  • Autoscaling runner support for cloud providers and local Docker engines.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes

Run automated build, test and deployment pipelines with lightweight, container-native Drone CI instead of paying Semaphore CI per-minute runner fees.

Before you switch

Certain advanced enterprise governance features require a paid commercial license from Harness.

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