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GitLab 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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GI GitLab Git-repository manager providing wiki, issue-tracking and CI/CD VS TE TeamCity Powerful CI/CD server from JetBrains
FeatureGitLabTeamCity
CategoryCI/CD & BuildCI/CD & Build
LicenseMITProprietary
LanguageJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM2,000 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars——
First released20232006
ReplacesGitHubJenkins, CircleCI

Why pick each one

Choose GitLab if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
GitLab details

Choose TeamCity if…

  • Released under the Proprietary license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Java
TeamCity details

Frequently asked questions

Is GitLab or TeamCity better?

GitLab is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider TeamCity if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are GitLab and TeamCity free and open-source?

Yes. GitLab is licensed under MIT and TeamCity under Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GitLab and TeamCity with Docker?

GitLab: check the project docs for container support. TeamCity: yes.

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