Launched March 19, 2024
Depot

Depot

Build Docker containers 40x faster

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Depot is a remote container build service that builds Docker images up to 40x faster locally and in your existing CI provider. We run fully managed Intel & Arm builders so you can build images with zero-emulation. We orchestrate shared build cache instantly across builds backed by fast NVMe storage.

Depot provides remote, fast Docker container builds, CI, caching, registry and sandbox services for scalable software delivery.

for
Engineering teams needing high-throughput builds and CI for AI-scale workloads.
pricing
freemium · free trial
works withGitHub ActionsGitHubCI providersAWS

Key features

7 features of Depot
  • 40x Faster Container Builds — Remote builds on native Intel & Arm hardware with zero-emulation, delivering up to 40× speedup.
  • 10x Faster CI Engine — Programmable CI with unlimited concurrency and per-second billing.
  • Shared Persistent Cache — Fast, shared cache across builds backed by NVMe storage.
  • Depot Registry — High-throughput container registry with private, authenticated access.
  • Agent Sandboxes — Ephemeral, isolated environments for agents and humans with fine-grained RBAC.
  • Security & Governance — SSO/SAML, audit logging, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and role-based access control.
  • Multi-Platform Support — Builds for both Intel and Arm platforms, including macOS and Windows runners.

Use cases

  • Accelerate Docker image builds for multi-arch CI pipelines.
  • Cache and reuse build artifacts across large teams to reduce rebuild times.
  • Run isolated sandboxed environments for AI agents executing code.
  • Host a private, high-throughput container registry for internal deployments.
  • Implement secure, auditable CI/CD pipelines with SSO and RBAC.

Depot pricing

  • Developer$20/month1 user · 500 Docker build minutes · Unlimited concurrency · Community support
  • Startup$200/monthUnlimited users · 5,000 Docker build minutes · User RBAC · Most popular

Depot vs alternatives

DepotFluent CIDevzeroOpenObserveRunsOn
Best forFast, scalable container builds and CITypeScript-first CI pipelinesAI-assisted dev environmentsObservability at petabyte scaleLow-cost CI compute
PricingFreemiumFreeSubscriptionSubscriptionSubscription
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  • Depot vs Fluent CI: Fluent CI focuses on TypeScript-based CI pipelines, while Depot offers a full stack including container builds, cache and registry.
  • Depot vs Devzero: Devzero provides AI-assisted development environments, whereas Depot specializes in fast builds and CI infrastructure.
  • Depot vs OpenObserve: OpenObserve is an open-source observability platform, not a build or CI service like Depot.
  • Depot vs RunsOn: RunsOn offers cheaper CI compute, but Depot adds container builds, caching, registry and sandbox services.

Depot FAQ

What is included in the Developer plan?+

It provides 1 user, 500 Docker build minutes, 2,000 CI minutes, 25 GB cache/registry storage, unlimited concurrency and community support.

Can I run builds on ARM hardware?+

Yes, Depot offers native Intel and ARM builders with zero-emulation for fast cross-platform builds.

How is usage billed?+

Pricing is per-second for compute and per-minute/GB for additional Docker builds, CI, cache storage and test results.

Does Depot support SSO and RBAC?+

Enterprise plans include SSO via SAML, fine-grained RBAC, and audit logging for compliance.

Can I deploy Depot in my own AWS account?+

The Business plan offers a bring-your-own-compute option with deployment in your AWS account, PrivateLink and static IPs.

Summarized by DevHunt from depot.dev · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.