Bamboo 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.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Bamboo | TeamCity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Language | Java | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | — |
| First released | 2020 | 2006 |
| Replaces | — | Jenkins, CircleCI |
Why pick each one
Choose Bamboo if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose TeamCity if…
- Released under the Proprietary license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Bamboo or TeamCity better?
Neither is universally better. Bamboo has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Bamboo and TeamCity free and open-source?
Yes. Bamboo is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and TeamCity under Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bamboo and TeamCity with Docker?
Bamboo: check the project docs for container support. TeamCity: yes.