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Woodpecker CI alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Woodpecker CI: modest feature set, and community-run with no commercial support. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Woodpecker CI, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jenkins currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Jenkins logoJenkinsOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Linux, Windows +13 of 366.5
2Gitea logoGiteaOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web, Linux +24 of 462.6
  1. Jenkins logo

    1. JenkinsTop pick

    Best for: Teams that need fully self-hosted, highly customisable CI and can maintain it

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux, Windows, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Woodpecker CI

    Far more plugins and flexibility, at the cost of maintenance.

    Pros

    • Free and runs anywhere, including air-gapped networks
    • Huge plugin ecosystem
    • Pipelines as code in a Jenkinsfile

    Cons

    • Maintenance and plugin upgrades are a constant chore
    • Dated user interface
    • Groovy pipelines can become hard to manage
    Visit Jenkins Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jenkins a good Woodpecker CI alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugins
    Hundreds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jenkins.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Linux, macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jenkins.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Gitea logo

    2. Gitea

    Best for: Teams and individuals who want a GitHub-like forge on their own modest hardware

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, Linux, macOS, Windows

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Woodpecker CI

    Gitea Actions gives built-in CI with GitHub-style workflows.

    Pros

    • Single binary that runs on very little hardware
    • Actions CI compatible with many GitHub workflows
    • Free with unlimited users

    Cons

    • Smaller ecosystem than GitHub or GitLab
    • Company-led governance split the community
    • Some enterprise features are paid
    Visit Gitea Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Gitea a good Woodpecker CI alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open-source edition
    Free, unlimited users and repos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026about.gitea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed hosting
    Gitea Cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026about.gitea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CI/CD
    Gitea Actions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026about.gitea.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Woodpecker CI alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Jenkins logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for most people

Jenkins

Far more plugins and flexibility, at the cost of maintenance.

Gitea logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for a free option

Gitea

Gitea Actions gives built-in CI with GitHub-style workflows.

GitHub Actions logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

GitHub Actions

Hosted CI with a huge action marketplace.

Forgejo logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for open source

Forgejo

Forgejo Actions provides CI built into the forge.

Concourse logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for self-hosting

Concourse

Container-based, self-hosted CI with a resource-driven model.

Jenkins logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for Mac

Jenkins

Far more plugins and flexibility, at the cost of maintenance.

Jenkins logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for Windows

Jenkins

Far more plugins and flexibility, at the cost of maintenance.

Jenkins logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for Linux

Jenkins

Far more plugins and flexibility, at the cost of maintenance.

Gitea logo

Best Woodpecker CI alternative for working in the browser

Gitea

Gitea Actions gives built-in CI with GitHub-style workflows.

Woodpecker CI alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Woodpecker CI?

Jenkins ranks first right now. Far more plugins and flexibility, at the cost of maintenance. Gitea and Forgejo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Woodpecker CI?

Yes. Jenkins (open source), Gitea (open source), Forgejo (open source) and Concourse (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Woodpecker CI?

Yes: Jenkins, Gitea, Forgejo and Concourse. Jenkins, Gitea and Forgejo can also be self-hosted.

Which Woodpecker CI alternatives work on Linux?

Jenkins, Gitea, Forgejo and Concourse run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Woodpecker CI?

The complaints we hear most: modest feature set; community-run with no commercial support; fewer plugins than larger CI systems.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Woodpecker CI, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.