Buildkite Free plan

Buildkite runs CI/CD pipelines on your own agents or on its hosted agents. Its Free plan includes up to 2,000 Linux vCPU minutes a month of hosted agent time.

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Buildkite Free plan is a developer tools perk from Buildkite, offering a free plan (2,000 vCPU minutes a month), with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside Buildkite Free plan

  • The Free plan includes up to 2,000 Linux vCPU minutes per month on Buildkite hosted agents, up to 10 concurrent jobs, up to 5 users, and 30 days of build retention, with community support.
  • No credit card is required.
  • The Pro plan is $30 per active user a month.
Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free plan with no time limit.
Other requirements
Up to 5 users on the Free plan.
How to claim

How to apply for Buildkite Free plan

Steps to apply
  1. 1Start the Free plan on buildkite.com.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on buildkite.com/pricing on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

Buildkite Free plan: common questions

Is Buildkite free?

Yes, Buildkite can be used for free. Free plan (2,000 vCPU minutes a month). As stated on Buildkite's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Buildkite Free plan?

Buildkite Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. Up to 5 users on the Free plan.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Buildkite Free plan?

No. Buildkite Free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Buildkite Free plan?

Start the Free plan on buildkite.com. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Buildkite Free plan, and does it expire?

Free plan with no time limit.

Is Buildkite Free plan available outside the US?

Buildkite Free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Free CI/CD, comparedBuildkite's free allowance next to every other free CI/CD serviceWhat each CI/CD service gives you free today, its main limit and what extra minutes cost, read from each provider's own page.
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