GDPR Compliant CI/CD Platforms — European Alternatives
European continuous integration and deployment platforms — open-source alternatives to GitHub Actions and CircleCI that you can self-host for full control over your build pipelines.
Why choose a European ci/cd platforms?
- Source code and build artifacts never leave your infrastructure
- Fully open-source options for maximum transparency and control
- Self-hosting means no dependency on US-hosted CI/CD services
- Community-driven development with no vendor lock-in
Agola
🇮🇹 Italy, Grassobbio (Bergamo)Agola — European alternative
Alternative to: CircleCI, GitHub Actions
Codeberg CI (Woodpecker CI)
🇩🇪 Germany, BerlinCodeberg CI (Woodpecker CI) — European alternative
Alternative to: GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Drone CI
Forgejo + Forgejo Actions
🇪🇺 Germany (Codeberg e.V.), BerlinForgejo + Forgejo Actions — European alternative
Alternative to: GitHub + GitHub Actions
JetBrains TeamCity
🇨🇿 Czech Republic, PragueMature CI/CD server with smart build analysis and 400+ plugins
Alternative to: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Travis CI
OVHcloud CDS
🇫🇷 France, RoubaixEnterprise-grade open-source CI/CD from Europe's largest cloud provider
Alternative to: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Drone CI
Quick Comparison
| Product | Country | Open Source | Free Tier | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBrains TeamCity | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | No | Yes | 2006 |
| Forgejo + Forgejo Actions | 🇪🇺 Germany (Codeberg e.V.) | Yes | Yes | 2022 |
| Codeberg CI (Woodpecker CI) | 🇩🇪 Germany | Yes | Yes | 2019 |
| Agola | 🇮🇹 Italy | Yes | Yes | 2019 |
| OVHcloud CDS | 🇫🇷 France | Yes | Yes | 2015 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best European alternative to GitHub Actions?
Forgejo + Actions is the closest equivalent with GitHub Actions-compatible workflows. Codeberg CI provides a hosted European option. JetBrains TeamCity is the most mature self-hosted solution.
Are European CI/CD platforms free?
All five listed options are fully open source and free to self-host. Codeberg CI offers free hosted CI for open-source projects.
Can I migrate from GitHub Actions to a European CI/CD?
Forgejo Actions supports GitHub Actions workflow syntax, making migration straightforward. JetBrains TeamCity uses a different configuration format but offers comprehensive migration guides and 400+ plugins.
Need help migrating?
We're building step-by-step guides for switching from GitHub Actions, CircleCI to European alternatives. Request a guide and we'll prioritise it.