# AppVeyor vs Travis CI Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between AppVeyor vs Travis CI?

Travis CI stands out for its higher G2 rating and ease of setup, while AppVeyor is noted for its Windows-based environment and strong customer support.

| [AppVeyor](https://www.g2.com/products/appveyor/reviews) | [Travis CI](https://www.g2.com/products/travis-ci/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (24 reviews) | 4.5/5 (92 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 8.2 | 9.0 |
| 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Use | Simplicity and User-Friendliness |



### How do the pricing models of AppVeyor and Travis CI compare?

Travis CI is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than AppVeyor.

- **AppVeyor:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that the paid option for concurrent jobs is considered too expensive, especially for active projects.
- **Travis CI:** Recent reviews highlight that Travis CI's pricing is considered excellent for setup and value, though some note that it can be expensive for private repositories and small business budgets.



### What are the best alternatives to AppVeyor and Travis CI?

Jenkins, CircleCI, and TeamCity are the top three alternatives to AppVeyor and Travis CI according to G2 rankings.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AppVeyor](https://www.g2.com/products/appveyor/reviews) | 4.3/5 (24 reviews) | — | Paid option for concurrent jobs is considered too expensive for active projects | Ease of Use |
| [Travis CI](https://www.g2.com/products/travis-ci/reviews) | 4.5/5 (92 reviews) | — | Pricing is excellent for setup and value, but can be expensive for private repositories | Simplicity and User-Friendliness |
| [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) | 4.4/5 (573 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Highly customizable and widely adopted for enterprise CI/CD |
| [CircleCI](https://www.g2.com/products/circleci/reviews) | 4.4/5 (511 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Easy integration and strong automation capabilities |
| [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) | 4.2/5 (90 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Robust build management and flexibility |



### Which Continuous Delivery features should I prioritize when comparing AppVeyor and Travis CI?

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, integration capabilities, build performance, customer support, and platform compatibility when comparing AppVeyor and Travis CI.

- **Ease of Setup:** AppVeyor scores 8.2, Travis CI scores 9.0.
- **Integration Capabilities:** AppVeyor is integrated with Bitbucket (recent review mention); Travis CI is frequently cited for easy integration with GitHub and other platforms.
- **Build Performance:** AppVeyor has recurring mentions of slow build speed in reviews; Travis CI is also noted as slow in recent reviews, but less frequently cited as a major issue.
- **Customer Support:** AppVeyor scores 8.4, Travis CI scores 8.3.
- **Platform Compatibility:** AppVeyor is highlighted for its Windows-based environment; Travis CI is noted for multi-platform support including Linux and macOS.



### What are the pros and cons of AppVeyor vs Travis CI?

AppVeyor's headline strength is its Windows-based environment and ease of use, while Travis CI is praised for its simplicity and user-friendliness.

- **AppVeyor strengths:** Ease of use, straightforward configuration, strong customer support, Windows-based infrastructure, clear logs, and helpful for automating builds in multi-branch projects.
- **AppVeyor trade-offs:** Recurring mentions of slow build speed, especially for free accounts, and higher cost for concurrent jobs; limited platform support (primarily Windows); configuration can be complex for non-Windows projects.
- **Travis CI strengths:** Simplicity, user-friendliness, easy integration with GitHub, strong automation for CI/CD, and clear error reporting.
- **Travis CI trade-offs:** Recent reviews note slow build times and expensive pricing for private repositories or small business budgets; limited customization compared to open-source alternatives.



### Is AppVeyor or Travis CI better for small businesses?

Travis CI is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected in its higher G2 rating and recent small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **AppVeyor:** Small-business reviewers highlight ease of use and strong customer support, but note slow builds and higher costs for concurrent jobs.
- **Travis CI:** Small-business reviewers praise its simplicity, user-friendliness, and easy integration with GitHub, though some mention pricing concerns for private repositories.



### Which Continuous Delivery platform has better integrations?

Travis CI is favored for integrations, with frequent reviewer mentions of its GitHub integration and broader platform compatibility.

- **AppVeyor:** Integrated with Bitbucket, as cited in recent reviews.
- **Travis CI:** Frequently cited for integration with GitHub, AWS, and Heroku in recent reviews.



### How do AppVeyor and Travis CI compare on customer support?

AppVeyor and Travis CI are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.4 and 8.3 respectively.

- **AppVeyor:** Reviewers consistently highlight helpful and responsive customer support, with several noting that support often implements missing features or resolves issues quickly.
- **Travis CI:** Reviewers describe support as generally good, with positive experiences in resolving issues, though some mention that support quality varies by plan.



### Which is easier to implement, AppVeyor or Travis CI?

Travis CI is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 0.8-point advantage over AppVeyor.

- **AppVeyor:** Reviewers note straightforward configuration, especially for Windows projects, but mention complexity for non-Windows setups and slower onboarding for some use cases.
- **Travis CI:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as simple, smooth, and user-friendly, with easy integration into existing workflows.



### Which product has better Integration?

Travis CI is favored for Integration, as it is frequently cited for its GitHub, AWS, and Heroku integrations in recent reviews.

- **AppVeyor:** Integration with Bitbucket is mentioned in recent reviews; no all-time integration mention counts are supplied.
- **Travis CI:** Integration is the most frequently mentioned feature in reviews, with frequent citations of GitHub, AWS, and Heroku integrations.



| | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 92 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (69.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $19 per month | Starting at $13.75 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AppVeyor

Pros:
- Code Management (1 reviews)
- Code Review (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Build Issues (1 reviews)
- Slow Deployment (1 reviews)

### Travis CI

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (59 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (86 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AppVeyor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: $19 per month

Key Features:
- 1 private project
- 1 concurrent job
- Super-fast build environment

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/appveyor/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Travis CI

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Travis CI Usage Based

Price: Starting at $13.75

Description: Travis CI has simple and extensible pricing.  Travis CI has multiple pricing plans to suit your needs.  Contact customer.success@travis-ci.com to begin a conversation.

Key Features:
- Up to 13,000 build minutes per user/per month
- Unlimited repositories
-  Unlimited collaborators

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/travis-ci/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Continuous Delivery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AppVeyor** | N/A | N/A |
| **Travis CI** | 9.2/10 | 8 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Deployment-Ready Staging** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Extensible** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Processes and Workflow** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery

| Feature | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Continuous Integration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AppVeyor** | N/A | N/A |
| **Travis CI** | 9.3/10 | 8 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Test Customization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Processes and Workflow** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Continuous Integration

| Feature | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Source-Code Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bug Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Developers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Repository Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pipeline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Debugging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Build Log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Assurance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Continuous Integration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-integration), [Build Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/build-automation), [Continuous Delivery Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-delivery-tools)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AppVeyor | Travis CI | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 69.6% | 53.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.4% | 33.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 13.0% | 13.2% | 

### By Industry

#### AppVeyor

- **Computer Software:** 39.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0%
- **Higher Education:** 8.7%
- **Semiconductors:** 4.3%
- **Research:** 4.3%
- **Market Research:** 4.3%
- **Internet:** 4.3%
- **Human Resources:** 4.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.3%
- **Other:** 8.7%

#### Travis CI

- **Computer Software:** 38.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.8%
- **Internet:** 6.5%
- **Education Management:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.2%
- **Research:** 2.2%
- **Program Development:** 2.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 12.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AppVeyor

- [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (570 reviews)
- [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [CircleCI](https://www.g2.com/products/circleci/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (510 reviews)
- [Azure DevOps Server](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Bamboo](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboo/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (377 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (901 reviews)
- [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2403 reviews)
- [Azure Pipelines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-pipelines/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (380 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Travis CI

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- [CircleCI](https://www.g2.com/products/circleci/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (510 reviews)
- [Azure DevOps Server](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [Bamboo](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboo/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [AWS CodePipeline](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-codepipeline/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (377 reviews)
- [Bitrise Mobile DevOps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/bitrise-mobile-devops-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (242 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (901 reviews)
- [Octopus Deploy](https://www.g2.com/products/octopus-deploy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (58 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AppVeyor

No discussions available for this product.

### Travis CI

- Title: [[Hosted] Are there any restrictions on build time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/hosted-are-there-any-restrictions-on-build-time) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "A build has 120 minutes to run. Should your build take longer, you can split it up using a build matrix."
- Title: [Why choose Enterprise over travis-ci.com?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-choose-enterprise-over-travis-ci-com) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "- Support for GitHub Enterprise: You can use your GitHub
Enterprise installation as the authentication and authorization
layer for Travis CI Enterprise,..."
- Title: [[On-prem] What are the features of Travis CI Enterprise?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/on-prem-what-are-the-features-of-travis-ci-enterprise) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "- Easy configuration: Your build configuration is just as
important as your code. That’s why it’s committed to your
repository, and we fetch it when..."
- Title: [[Hosted] What is a concurrent job?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-concurrent-job) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Every commit triggers a single job by default. If two commits have been pushed on the Startup plan, they'll be run right away. Subsequent commits have to..."
- Title: [[On-prem] Why choose Travis CI over Jenkins?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-choose-travis-ci-over-jenkins) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "- Easy to maintain and upgrade: Upgrading to the newest
release takes only five minutes. Travis CI Enterprise allows your
ops/ infrastructure team to..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/appveyor-vs-travis-ci)