Plans, costs, and free options for Drone CI
Last updated: February 4, 2026
Pricing Model
Freemium
Starting Price
Contact sales
Free Option
No
Drone CI offers a free tier with basic features, plus paid plans for users who need more advanced functionality.
Basic features included at no cost
Premium features with paid plans
See how Drone CI pricing compares to similar tools in CI/CD
| Tool | Free Tier | Starting Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Drone CICurrent Automate software testing and delivery w... | No | — | —/100 | Details → |
BuildkiteTop Rated Build happiness | Yes | $30/mo | 86/100 | Pricing → |
Buddy CI/CD for web developers with visual pip... | Yes | $75/mo | 80/100 | Pricing → |
![]() Harness Modern software delivery platform | Yes | — | 83/100 | Pricing → |
SpinnakerBest Value Continuous delivery platform for cloud | Yes | Free | 80/100 | Pricing → |
Prices shown are starting prices. Actual pricing may vary based on features and team size.
See all alternatives →Drone CI offers a free plan with limited features, plus paid plans for advanced functionality.
Yes, Drone CI offers a free tier with basic features. Upgrade to a paid plan for more functionality.
Check Drone CI's official website for current trial offers.
Free or freemium alternatives include Buildkite, Buddy, Harness. View our full comparison to find the best value.
The pricing model is freemium. Drone can be installed for free, and there is also a free cloud offering available. Specific details on paid tiers are not provided on this page but it is part of the Harness family, suggesting potential enterprise offerings.
Yes, Drone CI offers a free option. You can install it from a Docker image or build from source without needing a trial license or sales contact. There is also a free cloud offering available.