Argo Workflows vs TeamCity
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ci/cd & build options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Argo Workflows
Container-native workflow engine for Kubernetes
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TeamCity
Powerful CI/CD server from JetBrains
| Feature | Argo Workflows | TeamCity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Proprietary |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | kubernetes, helm | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 16,885 | — |
| First released | 2017 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Airflow | Jenkins, CircleCI |
Why pick each one
Choose Argo Workflows if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 16.9k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Choose TeamCity if…
- Released under the Proprietary license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Argo Workflows or TeamCity better?
Neither is universally better. Argo Workflows has the larger community, while TeamCity is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Argo Workflows and TeamCity free and open-source?
Yes. Argo Workflows is licensed under Apache-2.0 and TeamCity under Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Argo Workflows and TeamCity with Docker?
Argo Workflows: check the project docs for container support. TeamCity: yes.