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Semaphore

Freemium#13 of 43 in Game Build Automation SoftwareContinuous Integration Software Ci Cd Platforms Mobile CI/CD Software

Semaphore: Flexible CI/CD for teams balancing hosted runners with self-managed build infrastructure. Ranked #13 of 43 in Game Build Automation Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams optimizing self-hosted build costs.

7.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Teams optimizing self-hosted build costs
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$0.0025/unit usage-based
Parallel jobs
20 jobs
Founded
2011 · Novi Sad, Serbia
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Self-hosted pricing starts at $0.0025 per machine minute
- Hosted ARM, x64, and macOS runners support varied build environments
- Caching, artifacts, pull-request workflows, RBAC, and SSO are included
Where it doesn't
- Usage-based pricing can require ongoing cost monitoring
- macOS hosted runners cost more than the listed Linux options
- Advanced workflows may require YAML configuration knowledge

Our verdict on Semaphore

Semaphore is a continuous integration and delivery platform for software teams that need to build, test, release, and deploy code from connected repositories. It supports visual workflow design with YAML configuration generation, hosted runners, and self-hosted agents across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its feature set suits teams managing pull-request checks, monorepos, build artifacts, dependency caching, and parallel jobs while retaining control over selected infrastructure.

Pricing is usage-based rather than seat-based. The Free usage credits plan provides monthly free usage credits. Self-Hosted costs $0.0025 per machine minute and can run on any machine. Hosted options include Ubuntu ARM 2vCPU at $0.003 per minute, Ubuntu ARM 4vCPU at $0.006, Ubuntu ARM 8vCPU at $0.012, Ubuntu x64 2vCPU at $0.0075, Ubuntu x64 4vCPU at $0.015, and macOS 4vCPU at $0.09 per minute. This structure gives teams a direct way to compare managed runner costs with customer-managed infrastructure, while the listed rates make macOS usage notably more expensive than the Linux options.

Semaphore connects with GitHub, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Okta, giving it a practical fit for repositories and infrastructure spread across common development environments. Pipelines can use hosted build infrastructure or self-hosted agents, with caching and artifact transfer between jobs helping support repeatable workflows. Role-based access control, secrets, and SSO address team administration needs. Choose Semaphore if runner flexibility and self-hosted cost control matter; consider an alternative if you prefer a simpler fixed-price model or do not need multiple runner types and workflow controls.

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Semaphore pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Semaphore fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$0.0025/unit usage-based
Parallel jobs	20 jobs
Runner model	Not verified
Build platforms	Not verified
Game engine support	Not verified
Artifact storage	Not verified
Source integrations	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Compliance & security	SOC 2, SSO/SAML
Support	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: GitHub, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Okta
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	semaphore.io
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Semaphore integrations

Semaphore lists 6 integrations on its own site.

GitHub
Bitbucket
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Okta

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