Harness
Best for self-hosting
Why teams pick it
Organizations requiring self-hosted DevOps infrastructure with full data sovereignty
Open-source alternatives to Harness
Compare community-driven replacements for Harness in ci/cd pipelines workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
Harness
Harness delivers intelligent AI automation for software delivery with the fastest CI/CD, security testing, cloud cost optimization, and deployment automation.Read more
Key stats
- 9Alternatives
- 1Support self-hosting
Run on infrastructure you control
- 8Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 8Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to Harness.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Harness.
Strider
Privacy-first alternative
Why teams pick it
Teams that need on‑prem CI/CD with full data ownership
All open-source alternatives
Spinnaker
Multi-cloud continuous delivery platform for fast, safe software releases.
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyJava
Why teams choose it
- Unified multi-cloud deployment engine (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, etc.)
- Automated canary analysis and safety guardrails
- Config-as-code and visual pipeline editor
Watch for
Complex microservice architecture can increase operational overhead
Migration highlight
Canary release of a new microservice across AWS and Kubernetes
Detect performance regressions early while automatically promoting the version to production once safety thresholds are met.
GoCD
Automate, visualize, and deliver software with GoCD pipelines
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyJava
Why teams choose it
- Pipeline visualization and value‑stream mapping
- Config‑as‑code support (YAML/JSON)
- Extensible plugin ecosystem
Watch for
User interface can feel dated
Migration highlight
Automated Release Pipeline for Microservices
Ensures consistent, repeatable deployments across staging and production environments.
Flux
Kubernetes-native continuous delivery platform powered by GitOps Toolkit
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyGo
Why teams choose it
- Native Kubernetes API extension integration
- Multi‑tenancy with unlimited Git/OCI source support
- Composable GitOps Toolkit APIs for custom pipelines
Watch for
Steep learning curve for custom resource definitions
Migration highlight
Git‑driven application deployment
Consistent, repeatable releases directly from version‑controlled manifests.
CDS
Enterprise-grade CI/CD platform with visual workflows and CLI
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployGo
Why teams choose it
- Visual workflow builder with intuitive web UI
- Workflow‑as‑code stored in Git with YAML definitions
- Horizontal scalability and high‑availability architecture
Watch for
All state stored in a database; requires regular DB backups
Migration highlight
Microservice deployment pipeline
Automated builds and deployments across dev, staging, and prod using shared workflow templates.
Jenkins
Scalable automation server for continuous integration and delivery
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployJava
Why teams choose it
- Extensible plugin ecosystem with over 2,000 integrations
- Pipeline‑as‑code using Groovy DSL for complex workflows
- Multiple distribution formats: WAR, Docker, native packages
Watch for
Steeper learning curve for complex pipelines
Migration highlight
Automated Build and Test Pipeline
Code changes trigger builds, run unit/integration tests, and report results instantly, reducing manual QA effort.
Harness
End-to-End DevOps Platform with Git, CI/CD, and Registries
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPermissive licenseGo
Why teams choose it
- Unified platform: Git hosting, CI/CD pipelines, Gitspaces, and artifact registries in one container
- Single-command Docker deployment with persistent storage and automatic restarts
- Full REST API with Swagger documentation and CLI for automation
Watch for
Still reaching feature parity with Drone CI for pipeline capabilities
Migration highlight
Consolidated DevOps Stack for Startups
Replace separate GitHub, CircleCI, and Docker Hub subscriptions with a single self-hosted platform, reducing costs and integration complexity while maintaining full control over code and artifacts.
Argo CD
GitOps-powered continuous delivery for Kubernetes, fully declarative.
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployGo
Why teams choose it
- Declarative GitOps sync with automated drift detection
- Real‑time UI and CLI for application health monitoring
- Support for Helm, Kustomize, Jsonnet, and plain manifests
Watch for
Steep learning curve for GitOps newcomers
Migration highlight
Production application rollout
Deploys new releases from Git, automatically syncs to clusters, and rolls back on failure.
Werf
Full-cycle CI/CD for Kubernetes using Git, Dockerfile, Helm
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployGo
Why teams choose it
- Complete application lifecycle management from build to cleanup
- Automatic build caching and content‑based image tagging
- Seamless integration with Git, Helm, Buildah, and any CI system
Watch for
CLI‑only interface may require scripting for complex UI needs
Migration highlight
Microservice deployment with automated caching
Accelerated build times and consistent releases for microservice architectures
Strider
Self‑hosted CI/CD platform with plugin‑driven customization
Privacy-firstIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsJavaScript
Why teams choose it
- Plugin architecture for unlimited CI/CD extensions
- Web UI built with Ember.js for real‑time feedback
- Node.js backend with MongoDB persistence
Watch for
Requires Node.js and MongoDB setup
Migration highlight
Deploying a Node.js web app to a private server
Automated tests run, build artifacts packaged, and deployment triggered after each push.
Choosing a ci/cd pipelines alternative
Teams replacing Harness in ci/cd pipelines workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 1 project let you self-host and keep customer data on infrastructure you control.
- 8 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Harness.