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Compare Buildbot and Jenkins 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Buildbot
Star Rating
(20)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BuildbotJenkins
Star Rating
(546)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about JenkinsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Jenkins excels in its customizability and extensive plugin support, making it a preferred choice for teams looking to automate their CI/CD pipelines effectively. Users appreciate its ability to integrate with various tools, enhancing their workflow.
- Users say that Buildbot offers a user-friendly experience with rich documentation that simplifies the process of building pipelines. This accessibility is particularly beneficial for teams that may not have extensive DevOps expertise.
- Reviewers mention that Jenkins has a solid reputation for reliability, with many users noting that it consistently keeps their CI processes running smoothly. One user highlighted its effectiveness in managing UI automation, stating that "pipelines fire when they should."
- According to verified reviews, Buildbot shines in its ease of integration with GitHub, allowing for seamless custom implementations. Users have praised its ability to handle sensitive information securely, which is crucial for many development teams.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Jenkins has a steeper learning curve, its horizontal scaling capabilities and support for both declarative and scripted pipelines make it a powerful tool for larger enterprises. Users value these features for managing complex workflows.
- Users express mixed feelings about Buildbot's support quality, with some noting that while it is easy to use, the support experience could be improved. In contrast, Jenkins users report a more satisfactory support experience, which can be a deciding factor for teams needing reliable assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buildbot
No pricing availableJenkins
No pricing availableFree Trial
Buildbot
No trial information availableJenkins
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
17
8.9
453
Ease of Use
6.5
18
8.0
463
Ease of Setup
8.1
12
7.9
242
Ease of Admin
8.5
12
7.9
206
Quality of Support
6.4
12
7.8
361
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
9
8.4
160
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
17
8.1
443
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
140
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
8.6
142
Management
Not enough data
8.5
136
Not enough data
8.1
134
Not enough data
8.9
144
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
78
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
8.9
78
Processes
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
9.1
75
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
123
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
116
|
Verified
Management
Not enough data
9.2
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
114
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
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
Buildbot and Jenkins are categorized as Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
Unique Categories
Buildbot has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buildbot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Jenkins
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Research
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Internet
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Information Technology and Services
27.9%
Computer Software
24.5%
Financial Services
5.7%
Internet
4.9%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Other
33.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Buildbot has no discussions with answers
Does it integrate with Microsoft Project?
1 Comment
GS
Yes, you can setup or integrate Jenkins with your Microsoft...Read more
Is there any plan to change jenkins UX/UI
1 Comment
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
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
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