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Blazing fast Docker builds for CI/CD pipelines

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About Depot

Best for development teams needing faster Docker builds in CI.

Depot is a managed Docker build service designed to dramatically speed up container image builds in CI/CD pipelines. It replaces the standard Docker build step in your existing CI provider with a remote build that leverages persistent caching and high-performance infrastructure, often achieving 10-20x faster builds. The service is aimed at development teams frustrated by slow Docker builds eating up CI minutes and slowing down deployment cycles. Depot handles both native x86 and Arm builds without emulation, making multi-platform image builds practical. It's a focused tool that does one thing well rather than trying to be a full CI/CD platform.

Pros

Dramatically faster Docker builds with persistent caching
Drop-in replacement for existing CI Docker builds
Native Arm and x86 builds without emulation
Minimal configuration changes to existing workflows
Reduces CI costs by cutting build minutes significantly

Cons

Only solves Docker build speed, not general CI
Adds external dependency to your build pipeline
Cost can add up for high-volume build teams
Limited value if builds aren't Docker-heavy

Use Cases

Best for teams with slow Docker builds blocking CI/CD deployment pipelines

Best for building multi-platform container images without slow emulation layers

Best for reducing CI provider costs by cutting Docker build minutes significantly

Best for monorepo projects with many microservices requiring frequent container builds

Key Features

10 features

20x faster Docker builds

Persistent build cache

Native multi-platform builds

GitHub Actions integration

BuildKit optimization

Instant builders

Build analytics

Team management

Self-hosted runners

Docker Compose support

SaasHunter Score

7.8/10

“Your CI/CD pipeline requires fast Docker builds and your team values speed and efficiency.”

Ease of Use

7.0

Features

9.0

Pricing

8.0

Support

6.0

Integrations

9.0

Best For

Enterprise 9Startups 8Agencies 7Small Business 7Freelancers 6

Integrations

GitHub ActionsGitLab CICircleCIBuildkiteJenkinsBitbucket PipelinesDockerAWS ECR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Depot?

Depot is a managed build service that speeds up Docker container image builds by providing persistent caching and optimized remote build infrastructure. It integrates with your existing CI provider to replace the Docker build step with a much faster remote alternative.

How much does Depot cost?

Depot offers a free tier with limited build minutes for individual developers. Paid plans start at around $20/month per project, with usage-based pricing for build minutes on higher tiers.

What are the main features of Depot?

Key features include persistent build caching across CI runs, native multi-platform builds for x86 and Arm architectures, instant builder provisioning, and simple CLI integration with all major CI providers. It also supports Docker Buildx and BuildKit natively.

Who should use Depot?

Depot is ideal for engineering teams whose CI pipelines are bottlenecked by slow Docker image builds. It's especially useful for teams building multiple microservices, multi-platform images, or working with large Dockerfiles that benefit from layer caching.

Is there a free plan for Depot?

Yes, Depot offers a free starter plan that includes a limited number of build minutes per month, making it easy to try the service before committing to a paid tier.