CircleCI Open Source Program
CircleCI supports open source projects with one of the most robust free CI/CD plans available. It provides up to 400,000 monthly credits for Linux, Docker, and Arm builds (equivalent to ~80,000 build minutes on a small Docker instance), and 30,000 credits for macOS and Windows builds. The program includes features like Docker layer caching, SSH debugging, flaky test detection, and advanced orchestration capabilities to accelerate build and test pipelines. Eligible projects hosted on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket can access essential CI/CD tools at no cost.
Starting from
0%
Up to
100%
Program Tiers
Linux, Docker, & Arm Builds
For open source projects leveraging Linux, Docker, or Arm environments; receive up to 400,000 monthly credits, enabling approximately 80,000 build minutes on a small Docker instance.
Discount Value
100%
Duration
Monthly
Benefits
Level 2 
Eligibility
Level 1 
