Blacksmith alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Blacksmith: only works with GitHub Actions, and caching features are paid add-ons. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Blacksmith, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Depot currently ranks first.
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Best Blacksmith alternative for most people
DepotFaster runners plus accelerated Docker builds and remote caching.
Best Blacksmith alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitHub ActionsStandard hosted runners with no extra vendor.
Best Blacksmith alternative for open source
SemaphoreFast hosted CI billed per minute, outside GitHub Actions.
Best Blacksmith alternative for self-hosting
CircleCIFull hosted CI with fast machines and test insights.
Best Blacksmith alternative for working in the browser
BuildkiteRun CI on your own hardware with a hosted control plane.
Blacksmith alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Blacksmith?
Depot ranks first right now. Faster runners plus accelerated Docker builds and remote caching. GitHub Actions and Buildkite follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Blacksmith?
Yes. GitHub Actions (free plan + paid), Buildkite (free plan + paid) and CircleCI (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Blacksmith?
Yes: Semaphore. Semaphore can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Blacksmith?
The complaints we hear most: only works with GitHub Actions; caching features are paid add-ons; adds a third party with access to your builds.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Blacksmith, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.