Concourse CI vs GoCD
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 | Concourse CI | GoCD |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,878 | ★ 7,419 |
| First released | 2014 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Jenkins, CircleCI | Jenkins |
Why pick each one
Choose GoCD if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 7.4k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Concourse CI or GoCD better?
Neither is universally better. Concourse CI has the larger community, while GoCD is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Concourse CI and GoCD free and open-source?
Yes. Concourse CI is licensed under Apache-2.0 and GoCD under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Concourse CI and GoCD with Docker?
Concourse CI: yes. GoCD: yes.