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Compare CircleCI and Jenkins 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
No pricing available
CircleCI
Star Rating
(507)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansJenkins
Star Rating
(545)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
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G2 reviewers report that CircleCI excels in ease of use, with users highlighting how simple it is to configure the
config.ymlfile and get things executed. Many appreciate the fast servers and straightforward integration with GitHub, making it a strong choice for teams looking for a quick setup. - Users say Jenkins stands out for its customizability and extensive plugin ecosystem. Reviewers value its open-source nature and the ability to support a wide range of integrations, which is crucial for automating CI/CD pipelines effectively.
- According to verified reviews, CircleCI's implementation process is praised for being quick and intuitive, with many users noting that it "just works" after the initial setup. This can be a significant advantage for teams that need to get up and running without extensive configuration.
- Reviewers mention that Jenkins is particularly reliable for maintaining CI processes, especially in environments where stability is key. Users appreciate its ability to keep pipelines running smoothly, especially when integrated with tools like Selenium Grid.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while CircleCI has a strong focus on automation, Jenkins offers robust horizontal scaling capabilities, making it suitable for larger enterprises that require more complex setups and workflows.
- Users report that CircleCI's support quality is generally higher, with many noting a positive experience when seeking help. In contrast, Jenkins users have expressed some challenges with support, although they appreciate the community-driven resources available for troubleshooting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CircleCI
FREE
$0.00
Per Month
Do more with your minutes.
- 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
Jenkins
No pricing availableFree Trial
CircleCI
Free Trial is available
Jenkins
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
443
8.9
453
Ease of Use
8.5
445
8.0
462
Ease of Setup
8.4
168
7.9
241
Ease of Admin
8.3
163
7.9
206
Quality of Support
8.2
320
7.8
361
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
134
8.4
160
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
440
8.1
443
Features by Category
Functionality
8.7
54
8.6
140
8.5
59
8.8
143
8.1
51
8.6
142
Management
8.5
60
8.5
136
7.7
47
8.1
134
8.7
59
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
8.9
19
8.7
78
9.0
20
8.6
76
8.7
19
8.4
69
Functionality
9.0
23
9.2
78
9.0
23
9.1
78
8.8
20
8.9
78
Processes
8.8
23
8.9
76
8.9
22
8.6
73
9.1
22
9.1
75
Functionality
8.7
77
|
Verified
9.2
123
|
Verified
8.3
63
|
Verified
8.9
123
|
Verified
8.2
67
|
Verified
8.9
116
|
Verified
Management
8.8
71
|
Verified
9.2
120
|
Verified
8.6
77
|
Verified
8.8
119
|
Verified
7.8
61
|
Verified
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
CircleCI and Jenkins are categorized as DevOps Platforms, Continuous Integration, Build Automation, and Continuous Delivery
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CircleCI
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
Computer Software
26.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Internet
10.1%
Financial Services
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Other
38.3%
Information Technology and Services
28.0%
Computer Software
24.6%
Financial Services
5.5%
Internet
4.9%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Other
33.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do I get started?
1 Comment
Official Response from CircleCI
Linux plans start with the ability to run one build simultaneously without parallelism at no charge. Open source projects get 3 additional free containers,...Read more
What is concurrency? What is parallelism?
1 Comment
Official Response from CircleCI
Concurrency refers to utilizing multiple containers to run multiple builds at the same time. Otherwise, if you don't have enough free containers available,...Read more
How do containers work?
1 Comment
Official Response from CircleCI
Every time you push to your VCS system, we checkout your code and run your build inside of a fresh, on-demand, and isolated Linux container pre-loaded with...Read more
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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