GoCD
GoCD — OSS continuous delivery server from ThoughtWorks with pipeline visualization and value stream mapping.
Our Verdict
Powerful for modeling complex delivery pipelines, but hard to justify over modern hosted CI.
Pros
- Value stream mapping visualizes complex pipelines
- First-class dependency modeling between pipelines
- Self-hosted, no per-user tax
- Battle-tested by ThoughtWorks consulting
Cons
- UI and concepts feel dated vs GitHub Actions
- You run and upgrade the server and agents
- Plugin ecosystem thinner than Jenkins
- Configuration is verbose
When to Use GoCD
Good fit if you need
- Pipeline-as-code with value stream map visualization
- Continuous delivery server with approval gates
- Fan-in/fan-out pipeline dependencies for complex flows
- Open-source CD alternative to Jenkins with modern UI
Pricing
Price wrong?GoCD Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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