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Depot vs Visor

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Depot

Developer Tools

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

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Visor

Project Management

The spreadsheet-native project management tool

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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The short version

  • Depot is a cloud-based CI/CD platform; Visor is a spreadsheet-native project management tool.
  • Free plans on both; paid from $20/mo and $18/mo.
  • Only Depot lists Depot CI; only Visor lists two-way sync.
  • Where Depot falls short: developer plan minute limits may be insufficient for active development.
  • Where Visor falls short: syncing is metered in credits, at 10,000 a month shared on free and 50,000 on Starter.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Depot and Visor actually diverge.

Attributes where Depot and Visor differ
AttributeDepotVisor
PlatformsWeb, GitHub, APIWeb
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management
Founded20222020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

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 Visor

  • Two-way sync
  • Spreadsheet views
  • Gantt charts
  • Pivot tables
  • Custom fields
  • Jira
  • Asana
  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

Depot

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

Visor

  • Project and portfolio managementnot Depot
  • Team collaborationnot Depot
  • Data organization and reportingnot Depot
  • Workflow automationnot 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

Visor

  • Integrations are capped by plan, at 1 on free, 2 on Starter and 3 on Team, so connecting Jira, Salesforce and HubSpot together needs the top tier
  • Syncing is metered in credits, at 10,000 a month shared on free and 50,000 on Starter
  • Extra credits are sold in booster packs at $50 for 250,000
  • The free plan is limited to 2 workbooks and 5 users
  • The flat rate Business plan is $750 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

Visor

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Table and Board views only
    • Max 2 workbooks
    • Max 5 workspace members
  • Starter$18/mo
    • Gantt, Timeline and Dashboard views
    • Milestones and Jira dependencies
    • Up to 500 records per workbook
  • Team$24/mo
    • Unlimited free viewers
    • Unlimited workbooks
    • Private workbooks
  • Business$750/mo
    • Flat rate for up to 100 editors
    • Unlimited free viewers
    • 2,000,000 shared sync credits per month

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.
Depot review

Choose Visor if

  • You need two-way sync.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want spreadsheet views.
Visor review

Questions people ask

Is Depot or Visor better?
Neither clearly leads. Depot starts at Free and Visor at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Depot or Visor?
Depot starts at Free and Visor at Free.
Does Depot or Visor run on more platforms?
Depot runs on Web, GitHub, API. Visor 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 Visor is typically brought in for.
What can Depot do that Visor cannot?
Depot covers Depot CI, Container builds, GitHub Actions runners, Distributed caching. Visor covers Two-way sync, Spreadsheet views, Gantt charts, Pivot tables.

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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Visor: How many workbooks and records can I have on each Visor plan?

The Free plan allows up to 2 workbooks with 250 records each. Starter includes up to 10 workbooks with 500 records each. Team and Business plans offer unlimited workbooks, with Team supporting 1,000 records per workbook and Business supporting the highest capacity.

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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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Visor: What are sync credits in Visor and how many do I get?

Sync credits enable real-time synchronization between workbooks and external data sources. Free includes 10,000 credits per month, Starter gets 50,000, Team gets 100,000 per license, and Business includes 2,000,000 per month. Additional credits available for $37.50 per 250,000 credits annually.

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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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Visor: How many workspace members and viewers are included in each plan?

Free plan allows 5 workspace members maximum. Starter supports up to 10 workspace members plus free viewer-only members. Team and Business plans include unlimited workspace members and unlimited free viewer-only members for sharing read-only access.

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Visor: What is the difference between Visor's per-user and Business flat-rate pricing?

Free, Starter, and Team are priced per user at $0, $18, and $24 per month respectively. Business is a flat rate of $750 per month and covers up to 100 editors with unlimited free viewers, making it cost-effective for large teams.

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