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At a Glance
Bamboo
Bamboo
Star Rating
(65)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$10
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Jenkins
Jenkins
Star Rating
(536)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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  • Users report that Jenkins excels in its integration capabilities, with a G2 rating of 9.2, allowing seamless connections with a wide range of tools and services, while Bamboo, although strong with a rating of 9.7, is often noted for its tighter integration with Atlassian products, making it a preferred choice for teams already using Jira or Bitbucket.
  • Reviewers mention that Jenkins offers extensive extensibility options, rated at 8.6, which allows users to customize their CI/CD pipelines extensively through plugins. In contrast, Bamboo's extensibility is rated at 8.9, with users appreciating its built-in features that reduce the need for additional plugins.
  • G2 users highlight Jenkins' automation capabilities, scoring 9.3, which are praised for their flexibility and power in managing complex workflows. However, users on G2 note that Bamboo's automation features, rated at 9.2, are more user-friendly and easier to set up, making it ideal for teams looking for quick deployment.
  • Reviewers say that Jenkins has a steeper learning curve, reflected in its ease of use rating of 8.0, which can be challenging for new users. Conversely, Bamboo's ease of use rating of 8.2 suggests a more intuitive interface, making it easier for teams to adopt without extensive training.
  • Users report that Jenkins provides robust pipeline control with a rating of 8.9, allowing for detailed customization of build processes. Bamboo, while also strong in this area, is noted for its workflow visualization features, rated at 8.7, which help teams better understand and manage their CI/CD processes.
  • Reviewers mention that Jenkins has a larger community and more extensive documentation, which can be beneficial for troubleshooting and support, despite its quality of support rating of 7.8. In contrast, Bamboo's support is rated higher at 8.0, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bamboo
Small teams
$10
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Jenkins
No pricing available
Free Trial
Bamboo
Free Trial is available
Jenkins
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
60
8.9
445
Ease of Use
8.3
60
8.0
453
Ease of Setup
7.7
23
7.8
232
Ease of Admin
8.3
22
7.9
204
Quality of Support
8.1
46
7.8
353
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
20
8.4
158
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
58
8.1
434
Features by Category
9.3
6
8.6
150
Functionality
8.9
6
8.6
139
9.7
6
8.8
140
9.7
5
8.6
138
Management
9.3
5
8.4
134
8.7
5
8.1
133
9.7
5
8.9
140
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
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8.8
81
Management
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.4
69
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
76
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
8.9
76
Processes
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
9.1
75
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8.2
5
7.9
126
Functionality
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9.1
118
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8.9
117
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Not enough data
8.9
113
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Management
8.3
5
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9.2
113
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8.3
5
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8.8
115
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8.0
5
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8.3
110
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Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bamboo
Bamboo
Jenkins
Jenkins
Bamboo and Jenkins are categorized as Continuous Integration, Build Automation, and Continuous Delivery
Unique Categories
Bamboo
Bamboo is categorized as Configuration Management
Jenkins
Jenkins is categorized as DevOps Platforms and AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bamboo
Bamboo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.3%
Jenkins
Jenkins
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Bamboo
Bamboo
Computer Software
32.3%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Banking
4.6%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.1%
Internet
3.1%
Other
33.8%
Jenkins
Jenkins
Information Technology and Services
28.3%
Computer Software
24.6%
Financial Services
5.2%
Internet
5.0%
Telecommunications
3.5%
Other
33.5%
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Discussions
Bamboo
Bamboo Discussions
What is the cost to upgrade my Bamboo Server license to a higher tier?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bamboo
Upgrading your edition of Bamboo allows you to access the additional remote agents. If you have started with a 1 Remote Agent or 10 Remote Agents edition of...Read more
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Bamboo has no more discussions with answers
Jenkins
Jenkins Discussions
Does it integrate with Microsoft Project?
1 Comment
Gaurav S.
GS
Yes, you can setup or integrate Jenkins with your Microsoft...Read more
Is there any plan to change jenkins UX/UI
1 Comment
Shawn C.
SC
Can we use Jenkins to pull from a Azure Repo instead of a GitHub repo?Read more
What is Jenkins used for?
1 Comment
deusimar p.
DP
Jenkins is an open-source automation tool primarily used for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). It helps developers automate parts of...Read more