Bamboo vs Gitea Act Runner
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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| Feature | Bamboo | Gitea Act Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | MIT |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 800 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | GitHub Actions |
Why pick each one
Choose Bamboo if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Gitea Act Runner if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bamboo or Gitea Act Runner better?
Neither is universally better. Gitea Act Runner has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Bamboo and Gitea Act Runner free and open-source?
Yes. Bamboo is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Gitea Act Runner under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bamboo and Gitea Act Runner with Docker?
Bamboo: check the project docs for container support. Gitea Act Runner: yes.