Harness CI
The first AI-powered, enterprise-grade CI solution.
Overview
Harness CI (formerly Drone.io) is part of the Harness software delivery platform. It focuses on providing a fast, simple, and scalable CI experience. A key feature is Test Intelligence, which uses AI/ML to identify and run only the tests relevant to a code change, dramatically speeding up test cycles.
✨ Key Features
- Test Intelligence (AI/ML-based test selection)
- Visual pipeline editor
- Hosted GitOps
- Container-native architecture
- Extensive plugin ecosystem
- Enterprise-grade security and governance
🎯 Key Differentiators
- AI-powered Test Intelligence to speed up pipelines
- Part of a broader software delivery platform (CD, Feature Flags)
- Visual pipeline editor alongside YAML
Unique Value: Dramatically reduce build and test times using AI-powered Test Intelligence, saving developer time and infrastructure costs.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Reducing test execution time for large test suites
- CI/CD for Kubernetes-native applications
- Standardizing CI across large engineering organizations
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small hobby projects where the overhead of an enterprise platform is not needed.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike traditional CI tools, Harness actively optimizes pipelines using AI, leading to faster feedback cycles.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: 2,000 build credits/month.
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