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Head-to-head · Ci Cd Platforms

TeamCity vs Google Cloud Build

  • 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
Google Cloud Build #5 in Ci Cd Platforms 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Cloud Build

TeamCity leads on 0 checks, Google Cloud Build 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 trialonly TeamCity

TeamCity scores higher on our rubric for ci cd platforms: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

TeamCity is the better fit for mature teams choosing hosted or self-hosted CI/CD. Google Cloud Build is the better fit for google Cloud teams building secure containers.

  • TeamCity fits best

    Mature teams choosing hosted or self-hosted CI/CD

  • Google Cloud Build fits best

    Google Cloud teams building secure containers

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Side by side

Feature TeamCity 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Google Cloud Build 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in Ci Cd Platforms #5 in Ci Cd Platforms
Best for Mature teams choosing hosted or self-hosted CI/CD Google Cloud teams building secure containers
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan · 14-day trial $0.006/unit usage-based
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Linux
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Docs, Community
Integrations 13 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TeamCity 0/3 · Google Cloud Build 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 Not checked yet
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.
  • 2,500 free build-minutes each month
  • SLSA Level 3 provenance and Secret Manager integration
  • Deploys directly to Cloud Run, GKE, App Engine, and Firebase
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.
  • Paid pricing varies by machine type, region, worker pool, and usage
  • Support channels are limited to documentation and community
  • Deployment targets center on Google Cloud services
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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Google Cloud Build is a managed service for compiling, testing, packaging, and deploying software on Google Cloud infrastructure. Configurable containerized build steps support Docker image creation, artifact storage, repository-triggered…

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  1. TeamCityCi Cd Platforms 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Google Cloud BuildCi Cd Platforms 8.8Free plan

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.

  • Google Cloud Build — where it wins

    • 2,500 free build-minutes each month
    • SLSA Level 3 provenance and Secret Manager integration
    • Deploys directly to Cloud Run, GKE, App Engine, and Firebase

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing varies by machine type, region, worker pool, and usage
    • Support channels are limited to documentation and community
    • Deployment targets center on Google Cloud services
  • 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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  • Google Cloud Build8.8/10 · Free plan

    A Google Cloud-focused CI/CD service with container builds, provenance, and direct deployment.

    Visit Cloud BuildFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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