Bamboo vs Concourse CI
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ci/cd & build options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Bamboo | Concourse CI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 7,878 |
| First released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Replaces | — | Jenkins, CircleCI |
Why pick each one
Choose Bamboo if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bamboo or Concourse CI better?
Neither is universally better. Concourse CI has the larger community, while Bamboo is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bamboo and Concourse CI free and open-source?
Yes. Bamboo is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Concourse CI under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bamboo and Concourse CI with Docker?
Bamboo: check the project docs for container support. Concourse CI: yes.