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Compare Release Automation Tools

Release automation tools help automate software releases. Compare 34 tools by platform, open-source status, free plans and other listed details.

• 34 platforms
• 1 with a public API on this page
• 25 with a free tier
• Checked 24 Oct 2026

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   R

   Relicrelic.space

   A clipboard manager that syncs copied text and screenshots and lets you search them.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $5/mo
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   A

   Autointuit.github.io

   A free, open-source release tool that uses pull request labels to set versions and write changelogs.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   N

   nFPMnfpm.goreleaser.com

   A free package creator that uses YAML instructions to prepare Linux and Windows software releases.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   F

   FerrFlowferrflow.com

   A free, open-source tool that reads commits, updates versions, writes changelogs, and publishes GitHub releases.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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6. 5
   OD

   Octopus Deployoctopus.com

   Octopus Deploy is a continuous delivery platform for release orchestration, deployment automation, and runbook automation.

   6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $4,330/yr
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   B

   Beachballmicrosoft.github.io

   A free, open-source tool that versions JavaScript packages, writes changelogs, and publishes to npm.

   6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   L

   Lernalerna.js.org

   A free, open-source build tool that versions and publishes JavaScript and TypeScript packages to npm.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29/mo
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   B

   Bumpygithub.com

   Bumpy is a package versioning, release, and changelog generation tool built for monorepos and also usable in simpler projects.

   5.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    AC

    auto-changeloggithub.com

    A free tool for automating changelogs.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    CD

    cargo-distgithub.com

    A free tool for automating software releases.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    CR

    cargo-releasegithub.com

    A free tool for automating software releases.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    CS

    cargo-smart-releasegithub.com

    A free tool for automating software releases.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    C

    Changelogengithub.com

    A free tool for generating changelogs.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    C

    Changiechangie.dev

    A free tool for automating software releases.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    C

    Cocogittogithub.com
    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    G

    grengithub-tools.github.io

    A free tool for automating release notes.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    M

    Moonlitmoonlit.rs

    A free tool for automating software releases.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    N

    Nyxmooltiverse.github.io

    A free tool for automating software releases.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    OR

    or-releasegithub.com

    Software for automating releases, with a free plan for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    PS

    Python Semantic Releasepython-semantic-release.readthedocs.io

    Software for automating releases, with a free plan for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    RP

    release-plzrelease-plz.dev

    Software for automating releases, with a free plan for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    SV

    standard-versiongithub.com

    Software for automating releases, with a free plan for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    T

    Towncriertowncrier.readthedocs.io

    A free tool for creating releases from manually written change notes.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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25. 24
    V

    Versionaryversionary.dev

    Software for automating releases, with a free plan for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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26. 25
    A

    Autorelgithub.com
    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Start with the systems your release process uses. Across the list, Linux is supported by 23 tools, Windows by 22, macOS by 21, web by 6, self-hosted by 5, and API by 3. Check individual tool details to confirm the fit you need.

What release workflow do you need?

Tools on the list cover different tasks, from semantic version bumps and changelog generation to package publishing and deployment orchestration. Auto calculates version bumps from pull requests and can publish canary builds or full GitHub releases; Octopus Deploy provides release orchestration and deployment automation.

Do I need open-source code?

Check the open-source mark and licence if you need code access or modification. Auto is one of the 34 listed tools marked open source.

Can I use it without paying?

All 34 listed tools have a free plan. Two also offer a free trial, which is separate from a free plan; check each tool's details for its terms.

Questions

How many tools are on the release automation list?

The list contains 34 tools, and each has a free plan.

Which platforms are most widely supported?

Linux is listed for 23 tools, Windows for 22, and macOS for 21. Web, self-hosted and API support are listed for 6, 5 and 3 tools, respectively.

Which tools are open source?

One of the 34 tools is marked open source. Auto is identified as open source in its listing.

Do any tools offer a free trial?

Two listed tools offer a free trial. A free plan and a free trial are different options.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure