# CircleCI, Gradle Build Tool vs Travis CI Comparison | | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 509 | 38 | 92 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (45.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (58.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $0.00 Per Month | No pricing available | Starting at $13.75 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### CircleCI Pros: - Easy Integrations (4 reviews) - Integrations (4 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (2 reviews) - Difficult Configuration (2 reviews) ### Gradle Build Tool **Not enough data** ### Travis CI **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (445 reviews) | 8.6 (33 reviews) | 9.2 (86 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (447 reviews) | 8.3 (33 reviews) | 8.8 (86 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (170 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (163 reviews) | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (321 reviews) | 7.7 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (59 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (134 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (442 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 9.2 (86 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### CircleCI #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: FREE Price: $0.00 Per Month Description: Do more with your minutes. Key Features: - Up to 6,000 build minutes per month - Largest selection: Build for Docker, Windows, Linux, Arm, and macOS or on your own compute with self-hosted runners - Build better: Choose the right resource class size (S⁠–⁠L) to go fast and maximize your build minutes [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/circleci/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Gradle Build Tool #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Continuous Delivery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CircleCI** | 8.4/10 | 67 | | **Gradle Build Tool** | N/A | N/A | | **Travis CI** | 9.2/10 | 8 | #### Functionality | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Deployment-Ready Staging** | 8.7 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Integration** | 8.5 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **Extensible** | 8.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Processes and Workflow** | 8.5 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Reporting** | 7.7 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Automation** | 8.7 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### DevOps Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CircleCI** | 8.9/10 | 25 | | **Gradle Build Tool** | N/A | N/A | | **Travis CI** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Configuration Management** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Control** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Orchestration** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Automation** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Processes | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline Control** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Visualization** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Continuous Deployment** | 9.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Continuous Integration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CircleCI** | 8.4/10 | 86 | | **Gradle Build Tool** | N/A | N/A | | **Travis CI** | 9.3/10 | 8 | #### Functionality | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrations** | 8.7 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Extensibility** | 8.3 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Test Customization** | 8.2 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Automation** | 8.8 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Processes and Workflow** | 8.6 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reporting** | 7.8 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Agentic AI - Continuous Integration | Feature | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Build Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/build-automation) **Unique to CircleCI (3):** [DevOps Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/devops-platforms), [Continuous Integration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-integration), [Continuous Delivery Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-delivery-tools) **Unique to Travis CI (2):** [Continuous Integration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-integration), [Continuous Delivery Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-delivery-tools) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | CircleCI | Gradle Build Tool | Travis CI | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 45.8% | 22.2% | 53.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 42.3% | 19.4% | 33.0% | | **Enterprise** | 11.9% | 58.3% | 13.2% | ### By Industry #### CircleCI - **Computer Software:** 26.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.5% - **Internet:** 10.1% - **Financial Services:** 4.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.2% - **Telecommunications:** 1.8% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.8% - **Broadcast Media:** 1.4% - **Real Estate:** 1.4% - **Other:** 29.8% #### Gradle Build Tool - **Information Technology and Services:** 27.8% - **Internet:** 16.7% - **Computer Software:** 16.7% - **Higher Education:** 8.3% - **Telecommunications:** 5.6% - **Program Development:** 2.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.8% - **Food Production:** 2.8% - **Financial Services:** 2.8% - **Other:** 11.1% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to CircleCI - [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2363 reviews) - [CloudBees](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudbees/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (621 reviews) - [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (567 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 (237 reviews) - [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (893 reviews) - [Buddy](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Azure DevOps Server](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (198 reviews) - [Semaphore](https://www.g2.com/products/semaphore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (195 reviews) - [Codefresh](https://www.g2.com/products/octopus-deploy-codefresh/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (70 reviews) ### Alternatives to Gradle Build Tool - [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (567 reviews) - [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (377 reviews) - [Bamboo](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboo/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (69 reviews) - [Apache Maven](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-maven/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (168 reviews) - [Azure DevOps Server](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (198 reviews) - [Progress Chef](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-chef/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (101 reviews) - [CloudBees](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudbees/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (621 reviews) - [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1781 reviews) - [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2363 reviews) - [IBM Terraform (formerly HashiCorp Terraform)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-terraform-formerly-hashicorp-terraform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (109 reviews) ### Alternatives to Travis CI - [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (567 reviews) - [Azure DevOps Server](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (198 reviews) - [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (88 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 (68 reviews) - [AppVeyor](https://www.g2.com/products/appveyor/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (24 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 (237 reviews) - [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (893 reviews) - [Octopus Deploy](https://www.g2.com/products/octopus-deploy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (58 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### CircleCI - Title: [What is CircleCI used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-circleci-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "CircleCI is a Web application that turns idea into a solution. CircleCI is a continuous Integration and Continuous delivery server. The server assists the..." - Title: [Where can I found documentation or examples about integration with different programming languages](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-can-i-found-documentation-or-examples-about-integration-with-different-programming-languages) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Juan, you can find the elaborate documentation here: https://circleci.com/docs/ You can search for the language you want to integrate CircleCI to there." - Title: [What's the best way to view my jobs on a mobile application for Android?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15983-what-s-the-best-way-to-view-my-jobs-on-a-mobile-application-for-android) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can use the CircleCI dashboard. Go to this link: https://circleci.com/gh/username <--Replace your username in the link." - Title: [Do you offer an on-premise version of your software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/getting-started-afea13c4-02da-420b-9bbe-1f26f8a9e305) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes! CircleCI Enterprise is the same CI/CD platform that teams love to use, available behind your firewall. Contact us for more information." - Title: [Can I change my plan at a later time? Can I cancel anytime?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/getting-started-0a9fc8e0-0026-493c-a3e1-f9b18abbe187) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes and yes!" ### Gradle Build Tool - Title: [Is maven or gradle better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/gradle-build-tool-is-maven-or-gradle-better) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "For non-trivial build situations, without question Gradle is the better tool. Maven works in simple cases, even though it is still overly verbose. However,..." - Title: [Is maven or gradle better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-maven-or-gradle-better) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Gradle is far better in my opinion. While Maven works, the XML POM files are extremely verbose and awkward. The design principles of Maven make projects..." ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/circleci-vs-gradle-build-tool-vs-travis-ci)