CDS (Continuous Delivery Service)
CDS (Continuous Delivery Service): A free, self-hosted workflow orchestrator for teams that want pipeline control in code. Ranked #23 of 31 in Continuous Delivery Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source workflow orchestration.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source workflow orchestration
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Progressive deliveryYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Conditional workflows with concurrent jobs and manual approval gates
- Pipeline definitions can be versioned as code in Git repositories
- Integrations span major repositories, deployment platforms, and storage services
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted installation requires services such as PostgreSQL and Redis
- Does not provide documented progressive delivery capabilities
- Does not provide documented automated rollback triggers
Our verdict on CDS (Continuous Delivery Service)
CDS (Continuous Delivery Service) is an open-source continuous delivery platform developed at OVH. It is designed for teams that need to define, run, and manage build, test, and deployment workflows through pipelines, stages, jobs, conditional branches, and approval gates. Workflows can be managed in a web interface or through the command line, while REST APIs support workflow, pipeline, and rollback operations. Its self-hosted model suits engineering organizations that want control over their delivery environment and pipeline code.
The published model is completely free and open source, with no paid tier structure to compare. Teams can store and version workflows in Git repositories, select worker requirements for job execution, and pass artifacts between jobs and workflow runs. The platform connects with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket Server, and supports deployment integrations including Kubernetes, OpenStack, Docker Swarm, and VMware vSphere. PostgreSQL and Redis are part of the self-hosted installation requirements, while S3, Swift, and WebDAV are available for storage integrations.
CDS stands out for workflow orchestration rather than specialized progressive delivery. Conditional branching, concurrent jobs, automatic or manual deployment conditions, configurable reviewers, and reviewer inputs give teams control over complex delivery paths. Artifact and log handling add operational structure across workflow runs. However, teams seeking canary or blue-green delivery patterns, or automated rollback triggers, should choose a platform with those capabilities. CDS is a strong fit for organizations comfortable operating self-hosted infrastructure and managing delivery logic as code; it is less suitable for teams seeking a managed service or a narrow progressive-delivery tool.
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CDS (Continuous Delivery Service) pricing
CDS (Continuous Delivery Service) fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Pipeline as code | Yes |
| Approval gates | Yes |
| Progressive delivery | Yes |
| Automated rollback | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Self-hosted |
| Parallel runs | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 16 integrations: AWS S3, OpenStack Swift, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, Bitbucket Cloud … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | ovh.github.io |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
CDS (Continuous Delivery Service) integrations
CDS (Continuous Delivery Service) lists 16 integrations on its own site.
- AWS S3
- OpenStack Swift
- Kafka
- RabbitMQ
- Kubernetes
- Bitbucket Cloud
- Bitbucket Server
- Gerrit
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Docker Swarm
- OpenStack Compute
- vSphere
- LDAP
- OpenID Connect
- Artifactory
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Alternatives to CDS (Continuous Delivery Service)
- Octopus DeployA mature deployment platform with modeled releases, approvals, rollback, and cloud or self-hosted options.8.9
- Harness Continuous DeliveryBroad deployment coverage, progressive delivery, and governance for large engineering teams.8.8
- Google Cloud DeployA focused managed delivery service for promoting, verifying, and rolling back Google Cloud releases.8.7
See all CDS (Continuous Delivery Service) alternatives →
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