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Depot
What Depot is
Depot provides software delivery tools for source control, builds, CI runners, sandboxes, caches, and registries. Its container build service replaces Docker builds and includes persistent caching and native x86 and Arm support. Depot CI runs existing GitHub Actions workflows, and Depot Registry is an OCI-compliant registry for container builds, pull-through caching, or other artifacts. Integrations include GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Google Cloud Build, Travis CI, Bitbucket Pipelines, Buildkite, Jenkins, and AWS CodeBuild. Cache integrations include Bazel, Go, Gradle, Maven, Pants, sccache, Nx, and Turborepo. Each build and CI run is isolated in a dedicated virtual machine. Depot says client, API, and builder communication uses TLS, storage is encrypted at rest, and it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. It says it accesses builders or cache volumes only with explicit, time-bound debugging permission. Plans start at $20/mo, with a 7-day trial and no free plan. The Developer plan is $20 a month, billed monthly; Startup is $200 a month, billed monthly.
Who it suits
Depot suits software teams that need container builds, CI, caching, and registries alongside existing workflows. Its listed plans and integrations cover individual users through teams with unlimited users.
What it does well
- Native x86 and Arm container builds.
- Runs existing GitHub Actions workflows.
- Integrates with several CI services.
- Builds and CI runs use isolated virtual machines.
- 7-day trial is available.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Developer plan allows one user.
- Business pricing is custom.
- Developer plan starts at $20 a month.
Limits
The Developer plan includes one user, 500 Docker build minutes, 2,000 Depot CI minutes, 2,000 GitHub Actions minutes, and 25 GB of cache and registry storage per month. Startup raises these allowances to 5,000 Docker build minutes, 20,000 Depot CI minutes, 20,000 GitHub Actions minutes, and 250 GB of storage.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | per month · 1 user · 500 Docker build minutes · 2,000 Depot CI minutes · 2,000 GitHub Actions minutes · 25 GB cache and registry storage · 1,000,000 passing test results | $20 a month |
| Startup | per month · Unlimited users · 5,000 Docker build minutes · 20,000 Depot CI minutes · 20,000 GitHub Actions minutes · 250 GB cache and registry storage · 1,000,000 passing test results · User RBAC | $200 a month |
| Business | Custom · AWS deployment · Dedicated infrastructure · GPU-enabled builds · Static outbound IPs · Firewall rules · AWS PrivateLink · SAML/SCIM SSO · Advanced compliance controls · Audit logging · Slack Connect support | On request |
As depot.dev lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Depot website
- Choose a paid plan or start the 7-day trial
- Install the CLI with Homebrew on macOS
- Install the CLI with the installation script on Linux
- Use binary downloads for other platforms
- Connect Depot to your CI service or existing workflows
Verdict
Depot combines build, CI, cache, and registry capabilities with a broad set of listed integrations. The Developer and Startup plans have stated monthly prices, while Business pricing is custom.
Questions
Does Depot have a free plan?
No. Depot is paid, with plans starting at $20 a month and a 7-day trial.
Which platforms does Depot support?
The listed platforms are API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows.
What does the Developer plan include?
It costs $20 a month for one user, 500 Docker build minutes, 2,000 Depot CI minutes, 2,000 GitHub Actions minutes, 25 GB of cache and registry storage, and 1,000,000 passing test results.
What integrations are available?
Depot integrates with GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Google Cloud Build, Travis CI, Bitbucket Pipelines, Buildkite, Jenkins, and AWS CodeBuild.
Does Depot support multi-architecture builds?
Yes. Its container builds support native x86 and Arm architectures.
What support comes with the plans?
Developer includes community support. Business includes Slack Connect support.
Facts from Depot's own pages
- Caching integrations
- Depot lists cache integrations for Bazel, Go, Gradle, Maven, Pants, sccache, Nx, and Turborepo. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- CLI platforms
- The Depot CLI is installed through Homebrew on macOS, an installation script on Linux, or binary downloads for all platforms. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Company history
- Depot’s about page lists initial incorporation in January 2022 and public launch in July 2022. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Compliance
- Depot states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and maintains documented security controls and continuous monitoring processes. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Container builds
- Depot offers a drop-in replacement for Docker builds with persistent caching and native x86 and Arm support. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Depot CI
- Depot CI is a programmable, debuggable CI service that runs existing GitHub Actions workflows. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Encryption
- Depot states that client, API, and builder communication uses TLS and that ephemeral and durable storage is encrypted at rest. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Depot integrates with GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Google Cloud Build, Travis CI, Bitbucket Pipelines, Buildkite, Jenkins, and AWS CodeBuild. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy control
- Depot says it does not access builders or cache volumes unless the customer grants explicit, time-bound debugging permission. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Product scope
- Depot provides source control, builds, CI runners, sandboxes, caches, and registries for software delivery. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Registry
- Depot Registry is an OCI-compliant registry for container builds, pull-through caching, or storing any artifact. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Security isolation
- Each build and CI run is isolated from other compute in a dedicated virtual machine. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The Developer plan includes community support, while Business includes Slack Connect support. · depot.dev, 30 Sept 2026
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