Buildkite

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CI/CD · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Buildkite is a CI/CD platform for running flexible pipelines on your own agents or Buildkite-hosted compute. It combines dynamic pipelines, test optimization, package registries, and mobile delivery tooling so engineering teams can build, test, and deploy at scale.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Category: CI/CD
Free access: Free plan supports up to five users, ten concurrent jobs, 2,000 Linux vCPU minutes per month, and 250k test executions per month.
API access: Not confirmed

Is Buildkite right for you?

A good fit for

Development teams replacing legacy CI or scaling monorepos, mobile releases, and agent-driven workflows with controllable pipeline logic.

Before you choose

The free plan caps active users at five and concurrent jobs at ten, with monthly Linux vCPU minutes limited to 2,000.

CI built for frontier-scale teams

Buildkite positions its platform for high-scale CI with dynamic pipelines, test optimization, package registries, and hosted or self-managed agents, citing adoption by large engineering organizations.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Pipeline platform	Homepage markets Buildkite Pipelines for flexible CI/CD workflows with self-hosted or hosted agents.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Test Engine	Site promotes Buildkite Test Engine for flaky test isolation, splitting, and performance insights.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Pro plan price	Pricing lists the Pro plan at $30 per active user per month.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Buildkite pricing & plans

Free

Listed at $0 on the public Buildkite pricing page.

Users: Up to 5
Concurrent jobs: Up to 10
Linux vCPU minutes: Up to 2,000 per month

Pro

$30.00 /mo

Listed at $30 per active user per month on the public pricing page.

Audience: Growing engineering teams
Trial: 30-day all-access trial available
Billing: Per active user monthly

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Buildkite used for?

Does Buildkite have a free plan?

Free plan supports up to five users, ten concurrent jobs, 2,000 Linux vCPU minutes per month, and 250k test executions per month.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Buildkite cost?

The listed monthly price is $30.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Buildkite through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

The free plan caps active users at five and concurrent jobs at ten, with monthly Linux vCPU minutes limited to 2,000.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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