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What it is

TeamCity is a continuous integration and delivery server for automating software builds, tests and delivery. Build chains organize pipelines into reusable steps that can run in parallel and share results across configurations. Build caching, artifact dependencies and incremental builds reduce repeated work. TeamCity can test changes before commit and commit them automatically if they pass, while test-history analysis can flag inconsistent results. Pipeline settings can be kept in Kotlin DSL, XML or YAML, or generated from the interface. Supported version control systems include Git, Perforce, Mercurial, Subversion and CVS, with integrations for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps. Listed infrastructure integrations include AWS, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Azure Resource Manager and VMware vSphere. TeamCity is available on-premises or in the cloud. The Professional on-premises plan is free forever and includes three build agents, 100 build configurations and 10 pipelines. Cloud costs $15.00 per committer, per month, with a three-committer minimum; its trial is 14 days, while the on-premises Enterprise trial lasts 30 days.

Spec sheet

What it does
TeamCity is JetBrains’ continuous integration and continuous delivery server for automating builds, tests and deployments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Purpose
TeamCity is a continuous integration and delivery server for automating builds, tests, and software delivery.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Integrations
Built-in integrations use UI controls or specialized REST endpoints, and additional plugins can extend coverage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Compliance
TeamCity's security page states that it is SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliant.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Support
The support page lists an issue tracker, support requests, documentation, and a community forum; Enterprise support offers 24/7 availability and guaranteed response times.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Headquarters
Prague, Czech RepublicRead 28 Sep 2026 · jetbrains.com
Founded
2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · jetbrains.com
Agent overhead
A build-agent process typically needs about 500 MB of additional memory beyond the build workload.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
API documentation depth
REST documentation combines conceptual guidance with autogenerated models, locators and method references.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Build analytics
Users can customize statistics for build duration, success rate, code quality and other metrics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Build configuration as code
TeamCity provides tutorials for defining reusable build configurations as code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Build optimization
TeamCity offers build caching, artifact dependencies, and incremental builds to reduce redundant work.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Build pipelines
Build chains divide pipelines into reusable steps that can run in parallel and reuse build results across configurations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
CLI
TeamCity documentation describes a CLI that can run builds, manage agents and issue REST requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Cloud hosting
TeamCity Cloud creates a managed server in Amazon Web Services and supplies Windows and Linux hosted agents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Cloud trial
The pricing page offers a 14-day free trial for TeamCity Cloud.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Code quality
The server supports code coverage and duplicate-code detection for Java and .NET projects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Company founded
JetBrains was founded in 2000.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists Amsterdam as JetBrains headquarters, while Gartner lists Prague, Czechia as the head-office location.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The TeamCity licence identifies the maker as JetBrains s.r.o., registered in Prague, Czech Republic.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists JetBrains as a privately held company with 1,001–5,000 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Configuration as code
TeamCity supports storing pipeline settings in Kotlin DSL, XML, or YAML, or generating configuration from its UI.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Infrastructure integrations
TeamCity lists integrations for AWS, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Azure Resource Manager, and VMware vSphere.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Install targets
JetBrains distributes TeamCity installers for Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and JavaEE.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Licence
TeamCity is proprietary commercial software; the Professional licence is free within limits, while open-source projects can receive a time-limited Enterprise licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Limit: Capterra
Capterra reviews cite higher cost than Jenkins, JVM memory consumption, access-management difficulty, UI friction and lack of parallel runs within a project.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: Gartner reviewers
Gartner’s displayed criticism says a recent 9.8 CVE was exploited before patching and was not communicated loudly enough.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Limit: TrustRadius
TrustRadius reviewers mention dated UI, cumbersome upgrades, weak pipeline visualizations and TeamCity being excessive for a single small project.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Notable vulnerability
JetBrains disclosed CVE-2026-44413 in May 2026; affected on-premises versions through 2025.11.4 and were fixed in 2026.1, while Cloud was unaffected.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blog.jetbrains.com
On-Premises trial
The pricing page offers a 30-day Enterprise trial with unlimited build agents.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Parallel builds
The product can run builds simultaneously across different platforms and environments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Praise: Gartner reviewers
Gartner’s displayed likes emphasize the interface, ease of use and quick configuration changes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Praise: TrustRadius
TrustRadius reports a 7.1 out of 10 score from 62 reviews and highlights reliable performance, a user-friendly interface and responsive support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Pre-tested commits
TeamCity can test changes before they are committed and commit them automatically if they pass.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Rating on Capterra
TeamCity is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 51 reviews on Capterra.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
G2 displays individual TeamCity reviews including scores from 3.5/5 to 5/5; reviewers repeatedly praise integrations, automation, reliability and clear logs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
Gartner Peer Insights shows 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
GetApp lists TeamCity at 4.6 out of 5 from 50 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.de
Rating on Google Play
The independent TeamCityApp Android client is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 74 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Microsoft Marketplace
Microsoft Marketplace lists the TeamCity Azure application at 4.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · marketplace.microsoft.com
Rating on Software Advice
Software Advice lists TeamCity at 4.5 out of 5 from 51 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on Trustpilot
The JetBrains company profile on Trustpilot is rated 2.6 out of 5 from 102 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
REST API
The public REST API exposes TeamCity resources through /app/rest paths and supports scripted HTTP requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Security caveat
The On-Premises security notes recommend deploying TeamCity in a trusted environment that malicious users cannot access.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Security controls
TeamCity advertises SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance, regular Cure53 penetration testing, role-based permissions, 2FA options and secret masking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Security features
TeamCity describes authentication modules, fine-grained permissions, role-based access control, short-lived REST API tokens, and secret masking in build logs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Security limitation
JetBrains recommends deploying on-premises TeamCity in a trusted environment and upgrading promptly when security fixes arrive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Self-hosting
On-Premises lets customers install and administer the TeamCity server and agents on their own infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Supported integrations
Documented integrations include version-control, cloud and deployment tools such as Git, Mercurial, Perforce, Subversion, Amazon EC2, Azure, VMware, Docker, Jira, Maven and NuGet.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.de
System operating systems
The server and agents can run on recent Windows, Linux or macOS systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
System sizing
JetBrains estimates 16 GB server memory for about 100 concurrent agents, 200 online users and medium repositories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Testing
TeamCity provides live test-result reporting with intelligent test reordering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Version control integrations
TeamCity supports Git, Perforce, Mercurial, Subversion, and CVS, with out-of-the-box integrations for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps.Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com

Plans and prices

Professional (On-Premises) Free Free forever Unlimited users · 3 build agents · 100 build configurations · issue tracker and forum support Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Cloud $15 a month $15.00 per committer, per month; minimum 3 committers 120 GB storage · 600 GB monthly data transfer · 24,000 monthly build credits · Unlimited users Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
TeamCity Cloud $15 a month $15.00 per committer, per month; annual example totals $540 for three committers Minimum 3 committers · 120 GB storage · 600 GB monthly transfer · 24,000 build credits monthly · unlimited users Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Additional build credits $20, paid once $20.00 per 25,000 build credits Credits do not expire Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Additional Cloud build credits $20, paid once $20.00 per 25,000 build credits Credits never expire Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Additional build agent $359 a year $359.00 per agent, per year Adds one build agent · adds 10 build configurations on Professional Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Additional On-Premises build agent $359 a year $359.00 per agent, per year Adds 10 build configurations on Professional Read 3 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com
Enterprise (On-Premises) $2,399 a year $2,399.00 per year Unlimited users · 3 build agents · unlimited build configurations · standard support · 30-day free trial Read 15 Oct 2026 · jetbrains.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Build-chain steps can run in parallel.
  • Supports Kotlin DSL, XML and YAML configuration.
  • Integrates with five listed version control systems.
  • Professional on-premises plan is free forever.
  • Security features include fine-grained permissions and secret masking.

Limits

  • Cloud has a three-committer minimum.
  • Professional on-premises includes three build agents.
  • On-premises security notes recommend a trusted environment.
  • Additional cloud credits cost $20.00 per 25,000 credits.

Who it suits

TeamCity suits software teams that need automated build and test pipelines with options to host on-premises or use a cloud plan. Its integrations cover several version-control and infrastructure systems.

TeamCity in depth

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Overview

TeamCity is a continuous integration and delivery server for coordinating software builds, tests and delivery. It is best suited to engineering teams that need configurable pipelines and a choice of hosted or self-managed operation. Its strongest case is flexible build orchestration; its main trade-off is a tightly capped free on-premises plan and Cloud pricing that combines per-committer charges with usage quotas.

Key features

Pipeline orchestration and build efficiency

Build chains divide pipeline work into reusable steps, support parallel execution and let configurations reuse build results. Caching, artifact dependencies and incremental builds can reduce repeated work, making these capabilities useful for teams with complex or frequently run pipelines. Pre-tested commits can test a change before it is committed and commit it automatically if it passes, adding a gate before integration.

TeamCity analyzes test history to identify inconsistent results and flag flaky tests. That helps teams whose unreliable tests undermine build feedback, though those seeking a dedicated flakiness-management product may prefer a more focused tool.

Configuration, integrations and security

Teams can configure pipelines in the UI or store settings as Kotlin DSL, XML or YAML. That accommodates both visual setup and version-controlled configuration. Version-control support covers Git, Perforce, Mercurial, Subversion and CVS, with integrations for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps. Infrastructure integrations include AWS, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Azure Resource Manager and VMware vSphere.

Authentication modules, fine-grained permissions, role-based access control, short-lived REST API tokens and secret masking in build logs address access control and credential exposure. TeamCity states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance. Its on-premises security guidance recommends restricting deployment to a trusted environment that malicious users cannot access, an important operational consideration for self-hosted teams.

Pricing

The free Professional (On-Premises) plan costs free and is free forever. It includes unlimited users, three build agents, 100 build configurations and 10 pipelines, with support through the issue tracker and forum. Those caps make it a useful starting point for smaller workloads, but teams needing more agents or pipelines will outgrow it.

Enterprise (On-Premises) costs $2,399 a year. It keeps the three build agents and unlimited users while removing the build-configuration cap, and includes standard support. A 30-day Enterprise trial includes unlimited build agents, allowing teams to evaluate a larger setup before buying.

Cloud costs $15 a month per committer, with a minimum of three committers. It includes unlimited users, 120 GB of storage, 600 GB of monthly data transfer and 24,000 monthly build credits. The minimum makes the starting monthly charge $45.00 before any additional usage, and the included storage, transfer and credits matter to teams with heavier build workloads. A 14-day Cloud trial is available.

Additional Cloud build credits cost $20 as a one-time purchase for 25,000 credits, and those credits never expire. On-premises teams can add a build agent for $359 a year; each additional agent adds 10 build configurations on Professional. The paid options therefore expand capacity differently: Cloud sells extra credits, while the on-premises add-on adds agent capacity and configuration allowance.

Platforms

TeamCity supports API, Linux, macOS, Windows, web and self-hosted environments. Hosted Cloud and self-hosted runners give teams a choice of operating model, while both UI-based and code-based pipeline configuration are supported.

Who it's for

TeamCity fits teams that want reusable build chains, parallel work, broad version-control integrations and control over whether the service is hosted or self-managed. Its test-history analysis is useful when flaky tests are part of the build problem. Teams should weigh the on-premises security requirements and, for Cloud, the per-committer minimum and monthly quotas against their operational needs.

Pros and cons

Pros: Build chains, caching, artifact dependencies and incremental builds offer several ways to structure pipelines and avoid redundant work.

Pros: UI and configuration-as-code options, plus integrations across major version-control and infrastructure systems, suit varied workflows.

Pros: Hosted Cloud and self-hosted operation let teams choose where to run builds.

Cons: Professional is limited to three build agents and 10 pipelines, which can constrain growing build operations.

Cons: Cloud requires at least three committers and sets monthly storage, transfer and build-credit allowances.

Cons: Self-hosted deployments need to be kept in a trusted environment, adding an operational security requirement.

Alternatives

For continuous integration software comparisons, TeamCity belongs in the broader category; readers can also consider Buildkite, whose free plan includes up to five users, 10 concurrent jobs and 2,000 Linux vCPU minutes per month. Choose Bitbucket Pipelines when its free plan's five-user limit and Bitbucket repository workflow better fit the team. HyperExecute offers a free tier with 300 testing minutes, up to two concurrent sessions and Windows or Linux VMs.

Teams focused on test reliability can compare test flakiness management software, including Captain, whose OSS plan includes flaky-test tracking and quarantine, retries for failed tests and parallel test-suite partitioning. Qualflare has a free Starter plan capped at one project, one active user, 200 test cases and 100 test reports. For mobile release workflows, see mobile CI/CD software; for game-focused build workflows, see game build automation software.

Cypress offers a free Starter plan with 10 users, 500 test results per month, 100 prompt executions per month and 30-day access to paid features. GitLab Duo Code Suggestions is a code-suggestions product rather than a direct CI/CD substitute. Testery has a Growth plan with 10 test execution hours and 10 parallel test runners for $0 for 10 hours per month, then $1.20 per hour.

Verdict

Choose TeamCity if your team needs configurable, reusable build pipelines, broad integrations and the option to run builds hosted or on your own infrastructure. The ability to parallelize and reduce repeated work is its clearest advantage. Look elsewhere if the Professional plan's agent and pipeline ceilings are too restrictive, Cloud's minimum and quotas do not fit your workload, or you want a tool dedicated to a narrower testing task.

Verdict

TeamCity offers configurable pipelines, a broad set of integrations and both cloud and self-hosted options. The free on-premises tier has stated agent and pipeline limits, while cloud pricing is per committer with a minimum of three.

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