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Head-to-head · Ci Cd Platforms

TeamCity vs AppVeyor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score TeamCity #3 in Ci Cd Platforms 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit TeamCity
AppVeyor #8 in Ci Cd Platforms 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit AppVeyor

TeamCity leads on 0 checks, AppVeyor on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTeamCity · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

TeamCity scores higher on our rubric for ci cd platforms: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

TeamCity is the better fit for mature teams choosing hosted or self-hosted CI/CD. AppVeyor is the better fit for polyglot teams needing hosted or self-hosted runners.

  • TeamCity fits best

    Mature teams choosing hosted or self-hosted CI/CD

  • AppVeyor fits best

    Polyglot teams needing hosted or self-hosted runners

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Side by side

Feature TeamCity 9.0/10 Visit ↗ AppVeyor 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Ci Cd Platforms #8 in Ci Cd Platforms
Best for Mature teams choosing hosted or self-hosted CI/CD Polyglot teams needing hosted or self-hosted runners
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan · 14-day trial $29/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TeamCity 0/3 · AppVeyor 0/3
Self-hosted runners Not checked yet Not checked yet
Pipeline as code Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included build minutes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Parallel jobs Not checked yet 1
Our review
Pros
  • Run parallel jobs and tests across build agents.
  • Configure pipelines with UI, YAML, Kotlin DSL, or XML.
  • Connect version-control hosts, cloud tools, and issue trackers.
  • Builds on Windows, macOS, and Linux with isolated hosted environments
  • Supports YAML or web configuration, matrices, caching, and test reporting
  • Free Open-source plan includes unlimited public projects
Cons
  • Configuration choices may add complexity for small teams.
  • Customer-hosted agents require customer-managed infrastructure.
  • TeamCity Cloud pricing depends on committers and build credits.
  • Basic allows just 1 private project
  • Most plans include only 1 concurrent job
  • Self-hosted jobs are limited to 5 across listed plans
Our verdict

TeamCity is JetBrains' continuous integration and delivery platform for software teams automating builds, tests, artifact handling, and deployment workflows. Its hosted TeamCity Cloud option suits teams that want JetBrains-managed service,…

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AppVeyor is a continuous integration and deployment service for software teams and open-source developers building for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provisions isolated hosted environments to run builds and tests, supports pull-request and…

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  1. TeamCityCi Cd Platforms 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. AppVeyorCi Cd Platforms 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TeamCity — where it wins

    • Run parallel jobs and tests across build agents.
    • Configure pipelines with UI, YAML, Kotlin DSL, or XML.
    • Connect version-control hosts, cloud tools, and issue trackers.

    Where it doesn't

    • Configuration choices may add complexity for small teams.
    • Customer-hosted agents require customer-managed infrastructure.
    • TeamCity Cloud pricing depends on committers and build credits.

  • AppVeyor — where it wins

    • Builds on Windows, macOS, and Linux with isolated hosted environments
    • Supports YAML or web configuration, matrices, caching, and test reporting
    • Free Open-source plan includes unlimited public projects

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic allows just 1 private project
    • Most plans include only 1 concurrent job
    • Self-hosted jobs are limited to 5 across listed plans
  • TeamCity9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Flexible CI/CD with hosted or customer-run agents, plus UI, YAML, and Kotlin configuration.

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  • AppVeyor8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible CI/CD service with hosted builds, self-hosted jobs, and a free public-project plan.

    Visit AppVeyorFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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