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CircleCI

by CircleCI

Powerful continuous integration and delivery.

4.3(800)CI/CD Tools
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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
CircleCI
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $15/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Engineering Teams
Editor rating
4.3 / 5
Founded
2011
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

What is CircleCI?

CircleCI is a ci cd tool from CircleCI. CircleCI is a cloud CI/CD platform for building, testing, and deploying.

CircleCI uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $15/mo.

It's best suited to engineering-teams and runs on Web, Api.

Standout strengths include fast builds, flexible config, good free tier. Worth weighing: config learning curve, credits can be confusing.

CircleCI pricing

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Performance
$15/mo
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Pros

  • Fast builds
  • Flexible config
  • Good free tier

Cons

  • Config learning curve
  • Credits can be confusing

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Frequently asked questions

What is CircleCI?

CircleCI is a cloud CI/CD platform for building, testing, and deploying.

How much does CircleCI cost?

CircleCI is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $15/mo.

Does CircleCI have a free trial?

CircleCI offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does CircleCI support?

CircleCI is available on Web, Api.