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ARCAD DROPS vs Octopus Deploy
Both stand on release orchestration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Octopus Deploy combines release orchestration and automation with self-managed and hosted options. Compare the tier limits, annual costs, and support coverage with your deployment needs.
Visit Octopus DeployThe facts
| ARCAD DROPS | Octopus Deploy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Professional: $4,330 a year |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arcadsoftware.com | octopus.com |
| On release orchestration software | #10 of 29 | #6 of 29 |
ARCAD DROPS: what it does well
Octopus Deploy: what it does well
- Supports rolling, blue/green, and canary deployments
- Deploys to Kubernetes and major cloud platforms
- Available self-managed or as hosted Octopus Cloud
- Includes built-in encryption, auditing, and role-based access control
What to know first
- Free tier is capped at 10 projects, tenants, machines, and users
- Professional costs $4,330 a year
- Enterprise costs $24,600 a year
- Self-hosted Server requires SQL Server 2016+ or Azure SQL
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