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Depot vs Productboard

Depot logo

Depot

Developer Tools

Cloud-based builds and CI runs 55x faster with less cost

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
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Productboard

Technology

Product management system that helps you understand what customers need

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Depot developer plan minute limits may be insufficient for active development; Productboard per-maker pricing escalates quickly for larger product organizations
  • They diverge on capability: Depot covers Depot CI, Productboard covers Customer insights portal.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Depot and Productboard actually diverge.

Attributes where Depot and Productboard differ
AttributeDepotProductboard
PlatformsCloud, GitHub, CLIWeb, Mobile, API
CategoryDeveloper ToolsTechnology
Founded20222014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Productboard

  • Customer insights portal
  • Feature prioritization
  • Dynamic roadmaps
  • User feedback management
  • Product hierarchy
  • Custom scoring
  • Release planning
  • Stakeholder alignment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Depot

  • Accelerating Docker builds for container-based developmentnot Productboard
  • Replacing GitHub Actions runners with faster infrastructurenot Productboard
  • Distributing cache across Monorepo buildsnot Productboard
  • Debugging failed CI builds interactively with SSHnot Productboard

Productboard

  • Product roadmappingnot Depot
  • Feature prioritizationnot Depot
  • Customer feedback managementnot Depot
  • Stakeholder alignmentnot Depot
  • Product strategynot 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

Productboard

  • Per-maker pricing escalates quickly for larger product organizations
  • Connection to Jira often functions as one-way integration with limitations
  • Manual feedback collection processes are time-consuming and error-prone
  • Lacks strategic product management functions beyond feedback centralization

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

Productboard

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 50 feedback notes
    • 1 Teamspace
    • 1 Objective
  • Spark$15/month
    • Feedback portal
    • Prioritization boards
    • Roadmap views

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.
Depot review

Choose Productboard if

  • You need customer insights portal.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, API.
  • You also want feature prioritization.
Productboard review

Questions people ask

Is Depot or Productboard better?
Neither clearly leads. Depot starts at Free and Productboard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Depot or Productboard?
Depot starts at Free and Productboard at Free.
Does Depot or Productboard run on more platforms?
Depot runs on Cloud, GitHub, CLI. Productboard runs on Web, Mobile, API.
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 Productboard is typically brought in for.
What can Depot do that Productboard cannot?
Depot covers Depot CI, Container builds, GitHub Actions runners, Distributed caching. Productboard covers Customer insights portal, Feature prioritization, Dynamic roadmaps, User feedback management.

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.

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Productboard: What is included in the Spark plan?

Productboard Spark at USD 15/maker/month (annual) or USD 19/maker/month (monthly) includes the feedback portal, prioritization boards, roadmap views, and AI features. Spark includes 250 AI credits per maker per month.

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Depot: 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.

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Productboard: Is there a free plan available?

Yes. Productboard offers a free Starter plan with 50 feedback notes, 1 Teamspace, 1 Objective, and 1 Product Portal.

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Depot: 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.

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Productboard: How many AI credits do new users get?

New signups receive 150 free AI credits to trial AI features, plus the included 250 credits per maker per month on paid plans.

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