Side by side
Ambient CI vs GitLab CI/CD
Both stand on continuous integration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid LinuxSelf-hosted
Ambient CI focuses on self-hosted builds with strict VM isolation and controlled network access. Its alpha status and command-line setup matter for teams seeking a settled hosted service.
Visit Ambient CI Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit GitLab CI/CD The facts
| Ambient CI | GitLab CI/CD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ambient.liw.fi | about.gitlab.com |
| On continuous integration software | #50 of 58 | #46 of 58 |
Ambient CI: what it does well
- Free and licensed under AGPLv3 or later
- Build plan runs without network access
- Fresh ephemeral VM for each phase
- Configurable resource, cache and artifact limits
- Supports Rust, Debian, shell and custom actions
What to know first
- Alpha software may change inconveniently
- No hosted option
- Build logs may need post-processing
- GitHub and GitLab integration is listed as a project want
GitLab CI/CD: what it does well
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