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FeatherCI

Free#32 of 58 in Continuous Integration Software

FeatherCI: A capable open-source CI system for teams moving from GitHub Actions or CircleCI. Ranked #32 of 58 in Continuous Integration Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for open-source teams migrating CI systems.

6.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Open-source teams migrating CI systems
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Isolated Docker builds with visual DAGs, logs, approvals, and caching
- Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Forgejo, Slack, Discord, and email services
- Migration support for GitHub Actions and CircleCI configurations
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted only, so teams manage deployment and ongoing operations
- Docker is required for isolated build execution
- Migration support is focused on GitHub Actions and CircleCI configurations

Our verdict on FeatherCI

FeatherCI is a self-hosted continuous integration and continuous delivery system written in Go. It is designed for open-source teams migrating CI systems, especially those connecting GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, or Forgejo repositories, including self-hosted instances. Pipelines use YAML workflow files with push and pull-request triggers, dependency relationships, conditional steps, service containers, and dependency caching. The product is distributed as a single binary, Docker image, Homebrew package, or source build, with a web interface for projects, pipeline visualization, build logs, secrets, notifications, approvals, and distributed workers.

Its strongest technical fit is the combination of isolated Docker-based build execution and workflow visibility. Teams can define dependencies, inspect a visual DAG, follow real-time logs, cache dependencies and artifacts, and add manual approval steps. Encrypted secrets with masked logs address a common CI requirement, while distributed worker nodes support execution across more than one worker. Pull-request and push triggers, along with integrations for GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, and Forgejo, make it suitable for repository-driven development. Notifications can reach SMTP services, Slack, Discord, or Pushover.

The trade-off is operational ownership. FeatherCI is self-hosted, so teams are responsible for deploying and maintaining the CI service, its Docker execution environment, repository connections, secrets, and worker nodes. That model can suit organizations that want open-source software and control over where builds run, but it is less appropriate for teams seeking a managed hosted CI service. Migration support for GitHub Actions and CircleCI configurations can reduce the move to FeatherCI, while the single-binary distribution provides several installation paths. Choose FeatherCI when self-hosting and Docker-based isolation fit your operating model; choose another product if managed execution is the priority.

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FeatherCI pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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FeatherCI fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Hosted option	No
Self-hosted runners	Yes
Parallel jobs	Not verified
Included build minutes	Not verified
Pull request checks	Yes
Pipeline configuration	Yaml
Artifact or dependency cache	Yes
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	10 integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Forgejo, SMTP, SendGrid …
Pricing	Open source
Website	featherci.dev
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

FeatherCI integrations

FeatherCI lists 10 integrations on its own site.

GitHub
GitLab
Gitea
Forgejo
SMTP
SendGrid
Mailgun
Slack
Discord
Pushover

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