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Woodpecker CI

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Run build and deployment pipelines inside containers connected to your Git projects.

What you can use it for

Run build and deployment pipelines inside containers connected to your Git projects.

  • Declarative pipeline syntax (.woodpecker.yaml) with fully isolated containerized build steps.
  • Supports Forgejo, Gitea, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket out of the box.
  • Lightweight Go server and multi-platform agents (Linux, macOS, Windows, ARM).
Workflow coverage and comparison notes

Execute fast, pipeline-as-code CI workflows and automated testing suites using Woodpecker CI instead of Semaphore CI usage-based billing.

Before you switch

You manage your own runner servers, Docker daemon access, and build cache storage.

Alternatives to these paid apps

Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.