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CircleCI Open Source Program

open source ci/cd devops dev tools

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

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Up to

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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

Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects
Orbital
Enhanced benefits for growing projects
Launchpad - Basic benefits to help you get started
Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects Level 2
Stellar - Premium benefits for established projects
Galactic - Ultimate benefits package for industry leaders
400,000 monthly credits for Linux, Docker, and Arm builds
30x concurrent build capacity
Enterprise-grade CI/CD features including Docker layer caching, SSH debugging, and flaky test detection
Access to various resource classes and self-hosted runners
Monthly credit refresh with no rollover

Eligibility

Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form
Lunar Gravity
Simple application process, usually just a quick form
Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form Level 1
Earth Gravity - Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck
Solar Gravity - More intense: interview rounds, additional verification documents
Black Hole Gravity - Most demanding (complex due diligence)
Public repository on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
Meets open source licensing criteria

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