Concourse CI 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 | Concourse CI | TeamCity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Proprietary |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,878 | — |
| First released | 2014 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Jenkins, CircleCI | Jenkins, CircleCI |
Why pick each one
Choose TeamCity if…
- Released under the Proprietary license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Concourse CI or TeamCity better?
Neither is universally better. Concourse CI has the larger community, while TeamCity is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Concourse CI and TeamCity free and open-source?
Yes. Concourse CI is licensed under Apache-2.0 and TeamCity under Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Concourse CI and TeamCity with Docker?
Concourse CI: yes. TeamCity: yes.