Gitea Act Runner 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.
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| Feature | Gitea Act Runner | TeamCity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | MIT | Proprietary |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | — |
| First released | 2023 | 2006 |
| Replaces | GitHub Actions | Jenkins, CircleCI |
Why pick each one
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
Choose TeamCity if…
- Released under the Proprietary license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitea Act Runner or TeamCity 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 Gitea Act Runner and TeamCity free and open-source?
Yes. Gitea Act Runner is licensed under MIT and TeamCity under Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitea Act Runner and TeamCity with Docker?
Gitea Act Runner: yes. TeamCity: yes.