Developer Tools · head to head
Depot vs Octopus Deploy
Depot
Developer Tools
Cloud-based builds and CI runs 55x faster with less cost
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Octopus Deploy
Developer Tools
Continuous delivery and runbook automation for releases
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Depot developer plan minute limits may be insufficient for active development; Octopus Deploy free tier caps at 10 projects, 10 tenants, 10 machines, 10 users, 5 concurrent tasks and 1 space
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Depot and Octopus Deploy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Depot | Octopus Deploy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Cloud, GitHub, CLI | Web |
| Founded | 2022 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Developer Tools).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Depot
- Depot CI
- Container builds
- GitHub Actions runners
- Distributed caching
- Build API
- Depot Registry
- Cross-platform builds
- SSH debugging
Only in Octopus Deploy
Nothing recorded that Depot does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Depot
- Accelerating Docker builds for container-based developmentnot Octopus Deploy
- Replacing GitHub Actions runners with faster infrastructurenot Octopus Deploy
- Distributing cache across Monorepo buildsnot Octopus Deploy
- Debugging failed CI builds interactively with SSHnot Octopus Deploy
Octopus Deploy
- Automating software deployments across development, testing, productionnot Depot
- Automating emergency tasks like website failover and incident responsenot Depot
- Managing multi-tenant deployments without duplicating configurationnot Depot
- Tracking DORA metrics and enforcing deployment approval gatesnot Depot
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Depot
- Developer plan minute limits may be insufficient for active development
- Startup plan at $200/mo is expensive for smaller teams
- Business plan requires custom pricing consultation
- macOS M2 runners not available on Developer plan
Octopus Deploy
- Free tier caps at 10 projects, 10 tenants, 10 machines, 10 users, 5 concurrent tasks and 1 space
- Annual billing is the only option for both Octopus Cloud and Octopus Server; there is no monthly plan
- Professional cloud tier is $4,330 per year and Enterprise cloud is $24,600 per year, with tenants and machines sold as add-ons beyond the free allotment
Pricing, plan by plan
Depot
Free- Developer$20/month
- 1 user
- 500 Docker build minutes per month
- 2,000 Depot CI minutes per month
- Startup$200/month
- Unlimited users
- 5,000 Docker build minutes per month
- 20,000 Depot CI minutes per month
- Business$undefined/custom
- Custom pricing
- Unlimited users
- Custom monthly compute
Octopus Deploy
Free- FreeFree
- 10 projects
- 10 tenants
- 10 machines
- Professional (Cloud)$4330/year
- Up to 100 projects
- Unlimited spaces and users
- Tenants and machines available as add-ons
- Professional (Server)$2080/year
- Up to 100 projects
- Unlimited spaces and users
- Tenants and machines available as add-ons
- Enterprise (Cloud)$24600/year
- 100+ projects supported
- Unlimited spaces and users
- 20 concurrent tasks
Which should you pick?
Choose Depot if
- You need depot ci.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Cloud, GitHub, CLI.
- You also want container builds.
Questions people ask
- Is Depot or Octopus Deploy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Depot starts at Free and Octopus Deploy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Depot or Octopus Deploy?
- Depot starts at Free and Octopus Deploy at Free.
- Does Depot or Octopus Deploy run on more platforms?
- Depot runs on Cloud, GitHub, CLI. Octopus Deploy runs on Web.
- Can I use Depot for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Depot best used for?
- Depot is most often used for accelerating docker builds for container-based development, replacing github actions runners with faster infrastructure, distributing cache across monorepo builds, debugging failed ci builds interactively with ssh. Of those, accelerating docker builds for container-based development and replacing github actions runners with faster infrastructure are not what Octopus Deploy is typically brought in for.
- What can Depot do that Octopus Deploy cannot?
- Depot covers Depot CI, Container builds, GitHub Actions runners, Distributed caching.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Depot: How much faster are Depot runners compared to GitHub Actions?
Depot runners offer 30% faster CPUs and 10x faster networking than standard GitHub-hosted runners, enabling builds to complete significantly faster.
SourceOctopus Deploy: How much does Octopus Deploy cost?
Octopus Deploy offers a free tier at $0/year with limits on projects (10), users (10), and tenants (10). Professional plans start at $2,080/year for self-hosted or $4,330/year for cloud hosting.
SourceDepot: What is included in the Developer plan?
Developer plan ($20/month) includes 500 Docker build minutes, 2,000 Depot CI minutes, 2,000 GitHub Actions minutes, 25 GB storage, unlimited concurrency, and community support.
SourceOctopus Deploy: What does the free Octopus Deploy tier include?
The free tier includes 10 projects, 10 tenants, 10 machines, 10 users, 5 concurrent tasks, 1TB file storage, 100GB database storage, and community support only.
SourceDepot: Can I use Depot with my own AWS account?
Yes, Depot Managed allows deployment within customer AWS accounts. This is available to interested customers; contact sales for details.
SourceOctopus Deploy: Can I try Octopus Deploy for free before purchasing?
Yes, a free tier is available with unlimited duration but capped usage, plus a 30-day free trial with full Enterprise features is offered to evaluate the platform.
SourceOctopus Deploy: What are the Enterprise pricing differences between Cloud and Server hosting?
Enterprise Cloud hosting costs $24,600/year and includes 20 concurrent tasks and 24/7 support. Enterprise Server self-hosted costs $15,600/year with flexible concurrent task configuration and 24/7 support.
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