Laminar 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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Laminar
Lightweight and modular continuous integration service
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TeamCity
Powerful CI/CD server from JetBrains
| Feature | Laminar | TeamCity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Proprietary |
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 352 | — |
| First released | 2016 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Jenkins | Jenkins, CircleCI |
Why pick each one
Choose Laminar if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in C++
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose TeamCity if…
- Released under the Proprietary license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Laminar or TeamCity better?
Neither is universally better. Laminar has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Laminar and TeamCity free and open-source?
Yes. Laminar is licensed under GPL-3.0 and TeamCity under Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Laminar and TeamCity with Docker?
Laminar: check the project docs for container support. TeamCity: yes.