Bamboo vs Woodpecker CI
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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Bamboo
Continuous integration server
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Woodpecker CI
Simple, container-native continuous integration
| Feature | Bamboo | Woodpecker CI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 7,650 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| 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 Woodpecker CI better?
Neither is universally better. Woodpecker CI has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Bamboo and Woodpecker CI free and open-source?
Yes. Bamboo is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Woodpecker CI under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bamboo and Woodpecker CI with Docker?
Bamboo: check the project docs for container support. Woodpecker CI: yes.