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CircleCI
Cloud CI/CD platform optimized for speed
145 reviews
Free tierHas API
The fastest CI/CD platform when properly configured. Caching and parallelism are best-in-class. GitHub Actions has eaten significant market share with its tighter integration.
What's great
- Excellent speed and caching
- Orbs simplify config reuse
- Strong Docker support
Watch out for
- GitHub Actions is often good enough
- Config can be complex
- Security incident in 2023 hurt trust
Quick Facts
Founded2011
PricingFrom $15/mo
Free tierYes
PlatformsWeb, Self-hosted
APIAvailable
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Q: What is CircleCI?
CircleCI provides fast, flexible CI/CD pipelines in the cloud or self-hosted. Known for speed optimizations like caching, parallelism, and resource classes.
Q: How much does CircleCI cost?
CircleCI starts at $15/mo. A free tier is available with Free (6000 build min/mo).
Q: Who is CircleCI best for?
CircleCI is best for teams optimizing ci/cd pipeline speed.
Q: Is CircleCI free?
CircleCI offers a freemium model with a free tier. Paid plans start at $15/mo.
Best for
Teams optimizing CI/CD pipeline speed
Not ideal for
Teams already invested in GitHub Actions
Free
Free (6000 build min/mo)
Starter
$15/mo
Pro
Custom
Enterprise
Custom
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Last updated: August 2026
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