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Depot vs ProofHub

Depot logo

Depot

Developer Tools

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

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
ProofHub logo

ProofHub

Project Management

All-in-one project management and team collaboration

From
$45/month
Free plan
No

The short version

  • Depot is a cloud-based CI/CD platform; ProofHub is an all-in-one project management and team collaboration software.
  • Depot has a free plan, then $20/mo; ProofHub starts at $45/mo.
  • Only Depot lists Depot CI; only ProofHub lists time tracking.
  • Where Depot falls short: developer plan minute limits may be insufficient for active development.
  • Where ProofHub falls short: the Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Depot and ProofHub actually diverge.

Attributes where Depot and ProofHub differ
AttributeDepotProofHub
Starting priceFree$45/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, GitHub, APIWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management
Founded20222011

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Depot.

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 ProofHub

  • Tasks
  • Discussions
  • Proofing
  • Time tracking
  • Gantt charts
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

What people use each for

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

Depot

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

ProofHub

  • Project management for teamsnot Depot
  • Resource planning and reportingnot Depot
  • Collaborative workflow managementnot 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

ProofHub

  • The Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • The Essential plan caps projects at 40 and storage at 15 GB
  • Storage is 100 GB even on the higher plan, which is low for a tool holding project files
  • There is no free tier, and the entry price is a flat $45 a month billed annually

Pricing, plan by plan

Depot

Free
  • Developer$20/mo
    • 1 user
    • 500 Docker build minutes per month
    • 2,000 Depot CI minutes per month
  • Startup$200/mo
    • Unlimited users
    • 5,000 Docker build minutes per month
    • 20,000 Depot CI minutes per month
  • BusinessOn request
    • Custom pricing
    • Unlimited users
    • Custom monthly compute

ProofHub

$45/month
  • Essential$45/mo
    • 40 projects
    • Unlimited users
    • 15GB storage
  • Ultimate Control$89/mo
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited users
    • 100GB storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Depot if

  • You need depot ci.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, GitHub, API.
  • You also want container builds.

Choose ProofHub if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want discussions.

Questions people ask

Is Depot or ProofHub better?
Neither clearly leads. Depot starts at Free and ProofHub at $45/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Depot or ProofHub?
Depot has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Depot and $45/month for ProofHub.
Does Depot or ProofHub run on more platforms?
Depot runs on Web, GitHub, API. ProofHub runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Depot for free?
Yes. Depot has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ProofHub starts at $45/month.
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 ProofHub is typically brought in for.
What can Depot do that ProofHub cannot?
Depot covers Depot CI, Container builds, GitHub Actions runners, Distributed caching. ProofHub covers Tasks, Discussions, Proofing, Time tracking.

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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ProofHub: How much does ProofHub cost?

ProofHub offers two plans: Essential at $45/month (annual) or $50/month (monthly), and Ultimate Control at $89/month (first 3 months) or $135/month thereafter (annual billing).

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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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ProofHub: Are per-user fees required with ProofHub?

No. ProofHub includes unlimited users in both Essential and Ultimate Control plans. There are no per-user fees regardless of team size.

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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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ProofHub: Does ProofHub offer a free trial?

Yes, ProofHub provides a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. You can explore all features before committing.

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ProofHub: Can I cancel ProofHub anytime?

Yes. ProofHub has no long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime and switch billing between annual and monthly plans.

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