ARCAD DROPS
6.3#8 in release orchestration softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Octopus Deploy
7.3#1 in release orchestration softwareFrom $4,330 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | ARCAD DROPS | Octopus Deploy |
|---|---|---|
| Company | ARCAD Software says it was founded in 1992 by Philippe Magne; its head office is in Chavanod/Annecy, France. | Octopus Deploy was founded in 2012 by Paul and Sonia Stovell and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations including Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, HCL DevOps, Artifactory, Nexus, Docker, and Ansible. | Octopus integrates with CI tools including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and TeamCity, and its pricing page lists ITSM integrations such as ServiceNow and Jira Service Management. |
| Intended users | ARCAD describes DROPS as a tool for coordinating application releases across development and operations teams, including legacy and modern systems. | Octopus describes itself as a CD platform for modern software teams, from small teams to large Fortune 100 organizations. |
| Security controls | DROPS provides customizable roles and segregation of duties for deployment security. | Built-in controls include encryption for sensitive data, encrypted and tamper-protected server communications, detailed auditing, and role-based access control. |
ARCAD DROPS plans
No prices published.
Octopus Deploy plans
- Machines add-on$770 a year
- Tenants add-on$770 a year
- Professional$4,330 a year
- Enterprise$24,600 a year
- Free—
- Premium Support add-onPriced on request
Pick ARCAD DROPS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Octopus Deploy if…
Octopus Deploy suits software teams automating releases and deployments across cloud services, virtual machines, and Kubernetes. It offers both self-managed and hosted deployment options.