Semaphore alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Semaphore: support tiers cost extra on cloud, and smaller ecosystem than GitHub Actions. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Semaphore, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CircleCI currently ranks first.
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Best Semaphore alternative for most people
CircleCISimilar hosted CI with a free plan and more machine types.
Best Semaphore alternative for a free option
Woodpecker CILightweight free self-hosted CI if you don't need Kubernetes.
Best Semaphore alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitHub ActionsBuilt-in CI for GitHub repos with free public usage.
Best Semaphore alternative for open source
GitLabCI/CD integrated with hosting and security scanning.
Best Semaphore alternative for self-hosting
CircleCISimilar hosted CI with a free plan and more machine types.
Best Semaphore alternative for Linux
Woodpecker CILightweight free self-hosted CI if you don't need Kubernetes.
Best Semaphore alternative for working in the browser
BuildkiteHybrid model keeping builds on your own machines.
Semaphore alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Semaphore?
CircleCI ranks first right now. Similar hosted CI with a free plan and more machine types. GitHub Actions and Buildkite follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Semaphore?
Yes. CircleCI (free plan + paid), GitHub Actions (free plan + paid), Buildkite (free plan + paid) and Woodpecker CI (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Semaphore?
Yes: Woodpecker CI and GitLab. Woodpecker CI and GitLab can also be self-hosted.
Which Semaphore alternatives work on Linux?
Woodpecker CI runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Semaphore?
The complaints we hear most: support tiers cost extra on cloud; smaller ecosystem than GitHub Actions; self-hosting requires Kubernetes.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Semaphore, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.