3-year cost calculator
Pre-filled for TeamCity → Drone CI. Adjust every figure with your own numbers.
Every figure here is an illustrative estimate, not a vendor quote. Defaults are editable starting points compiled from public information; real, binding pricing comes from the vendor or an authorized distributor. See our methodology.
All figures are illustrative and fully editable — adjust the cost-per-user and migration inputs with your own numbers. Not guaranteed vendor pricing (defaults reviewed May 2026). For a binding quote, use the request form below to reach an authorized distributor or partner.
Quick comparison: TeamCity vs Drone CI
Common trade-offs teams weigh when staying on TeamCity versus moving to Drone CI. These are general, commonly-reported considerations — not statements of fact about any vendor — so check them against your own contract and the vendors' current terms.
- Already in production — no migration effort or risk
- Mature ecosystem with vendor support and SLAs
- Per-agent licensing
- Build-server license costs
- Annual renewals
- Ongoing per-agent + server cost to budget for
- Open source — no license fees
- No vendor lock-in
- Cost model: Free OSS
- Requires a migration (~12 weeks, low effort)
- Community support by default — paid support optional
Why teams evaluate alternatives to TeamCity
Reasons commonly cited by users and in public industry coverage for re-evaluating TeamCity. These are general, reported considerations — not statements of fact about JetBrains — and may not reflect your situation or the vendor's current terms. Verify against your own contract before deciding.
- Per-agent licensing
- Build-server license costs
- Annual renewals
The migration plan
Roughly 12 weeks for a mid-size estate, in six phases.
Tooling & automation
Mirror repositories to the new Git host, translate pipeline definitions, migrate issues/artifacts via API, re-point runners and webhooks, and cut over team by team.
OffVendor's wizard pre-fills these scripts with your environment — inventory export, disk/schema conversion, bulk provisioning, and validation.
Frequently asked
Is migrating from TeamCity to Drone CI worth it?
For most teams facing rising TeamCity costs, yes — Drone CI (free oss) typically lowers 3-year total cost of ownership, though the right answer depends on workload complexity and in-house skills. Use the calculator to model your own numbers.
How long does a TeamCity to Drone CI migration take?
A typical mid-size estimate is around 12 weeks across six phases — discovery, design, pilot, waved production migration, validation, and decommission. Larger or more complex estates take longer.
What tools are used to migrate from TeamCity to Drone CI?
Mirror repositories to the new Git host, translate pipeline definitions, migrate issues/artifacts via API, re-point runners and webhooks, and cut over team by team.