semantic-release
Automates the entire package release process including version determination, release notes generation, and publishing
- Also known as
- semantic-release
What is semantic-release?
A tool that analyzes commit history to automatically determine the next semantic version, generate release notes, and publish packages to package managers, supporting any language or package manager.
semantic-release pricing
We don't have semantic-release's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What semantic-release does
The capabilities that matter for changelog tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Conventional commits support
- ✓
- Semver automation
- ✓
- Public hosted page
- -
- Embeddable widget
- -
- Custom domain whitelabel
- -
- Audience segmentation
- -
- Monorepo support
- -
- Ci cd integration
- ✓
- AI assisted drafting
- -
- View analytics
- -
- Open source self host
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Self-hosted
Integrations (4)
Independently observed- npm
- GitHub Actions
- commitizen
- commitlint
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 2 (0 in the last 12 months), max severity HIGH sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
semantic-release FAQ
Common questions about semantic-release, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is semantic-release?
An open-source tool that automatically determines version numbers, generates release notes, and publishes packages by analyzing commit messages according to semantic versioning. It integrates with CI/CD systems to eliminate manual release processes. It is indexed under Changelog Tools.
Source: https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/
Is semantic-release free to use?
semantic-release is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/
What platforms does semantic-release support?
semantic-release supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/
Can semantic-release be self-hosted?
Yes. semantic-release can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/
What does semantic-release integrate with?
We have confirmed 4 integrations for semantic-release, including npm, GitHub Actions, commitizen and commitlint. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/semantic-release/
Is semantic-release open source?
Yes. semantic-release is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release
semantic-release alternatives
Other changelog tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- AnnounceKitPlatform for distributing product announcements and updates across multiple communication channelsmedium · 74%
- release-drafterAutomatically generates release notes and changelogs from merged pull requestsmedium · 61%
- LaunchNotesEnterprise-grade platform for distributing product updates and release notes across multiple channelsmedium · 73%
- conventional-changelogAutomated changelog and release note generation from commit messageslow · 49%
- OlvyConsolidates customer feedback from multiple channels and uses AI to extract actionable insights.low · 36%
- commitizenmedium · 60%
Compare semantic-release
Side by side against other changelog tools, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for semantic-release, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent projects | 86 | 0.08 | 6.8 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 99 | 0.07 | 6.6 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.08 | 5.6 | ✓ |
| Security score | 78 | 0.05 | 4.1 | ✓ |
| Stars | 83 | 0.03 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 22 | 0.12 | 2.6 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 20 | 0.05 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 4 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 66% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Ci cd integration, Semver automation, Open source self host, Conventional commits support | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 4 | mediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | JavaScript | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
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