Side by side
Parabuild vs TeamCity
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.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Parabuild combines self-hosted build orchestration with extensive integrations and web-based administration. Its open-source model and governance controls fit teams managing complex build and release workflows.
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Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4
TeamCity combines pipeline automation, build optimization, and test-history analysis with cloud and on-premises options. Check the plan limits and deployment security guidance against your setup before choosing.
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| Parabuild | TeamCity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | TeamCity Cloud: $15 a month |
| Plans published | None | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | parabuildci.org | jetbrains.com |
| On continuous integration software | #33 of 58 | #29 of 58 |
Parabuild: what it does well
- Open-source CI/CD platform
- Parallel, remote, scheduled, and patch builds
- Broad version-control integrations
- Testing reports and statistics charts
- Group access controls and LDAP authentication
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment required
- Current listed version is 4.4.2
TeamCity: what it does well
- Parallel reusable build-chain steps
- Can test changes before commit
- Flags inconsistent tests from test history
- Supports several pipeline configuration formats
- Free On-Premises plan includes three build agents
What to know first
- Cloud requires a three-committer minimum
- Professional On-Premises includes three build agents
- On-Premises deployment should be kept in a trusted environment
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