# CruiseControl, GoCD vs Bamboo Comparison

| | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 23 | 24 | 69 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $5,000 per year | $10 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CruiseControl


Cons:
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)
- Software Bugs (1 reviews)

### GoCD

**Not enough data**

### Bamboo

Pros:
- Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Restrictions (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.3 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.4 (19 reviews) | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (62 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.5 (11 reviews) | 6.3 (13 reviews) | 7.7 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 7.1 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.8 (15 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.9 (19 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CruiseControl

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### GoCD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 1-50

Price: $5,000 per year

Key Features:
- Support only

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/gocd/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Bamboo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Small teams

Price: $10

Description: SERVER

Key Features:
-  Up to 10 jobs, Unlimited local agents, No remote agents

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Continuous Delivery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CruiseControl** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoCD** | 8.7/10 | 5 |
| **Bamboo** | 9.4/10 | 9 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment-Ready Staging** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Extensible** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Processes and Workflow** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery

| Feature | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Continuous Integration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CruiseControl** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoCD** | 7.6/10 | 6 |
| **Bamboo** | 8.2/10 | 5 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Test Customization** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Processes and Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Continuous Integration

| Feature | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Continuous Integration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-integration)


**Unique to GoCD (2):** [Build Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/build-automation), [Continuous Delivery Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-delivery-tools)

**Unique to Bamboo (3):** [Build Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/build-automation), [Configuration Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/configuration-management), [Continuous Delivery Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-delivery-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CruiseControl | GoCD | Bamboo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 28.6% | 20.8% | 27.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 47.6% | 45.8% | 41.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.8% | 33.3% | 30.9% | 

### By Industry

#### CruiseControl

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.6%
- **Computer Software:** 19.0%
- **Financial Services:** 14.3%
- **Automotive:** 9.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Newspapers:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.8%
- **Biotechnology:** 4.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 4.8%
- **Accounting:** 4.8%

#### GoCD

- **Computer Software:** 20.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Utilities:** 8.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.3%
- **Wireless:** 4.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Retail:** 4.2%
- **Publishing:** 4.2%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 4.2%
- **Internet:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 20.8%

#### Bamboo

- **Computer Software:** 31.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.4%
- **Banking:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 3.0%
- **E-Learning:** 3.0%
- **Internet:** 3.0%
- **Automotive:** 1.5%
- **Computer Games:** 1.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 23.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CruiseControl

- [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (563 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (891 reviews)
- [Azure DevOps Server](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (198 reviews)
- [CircleCI](https://www.g2.com/products/circleci/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (509 reviews)
- [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (377 reviews)
- [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [CloudBees](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudbees/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (621 reviews)
- [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2354 reviews)
- [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Copado DevOps](https://www.g2.com/products/copado-devops/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (329 reviews)

### Alternatives to GoCD

- [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (563 reviews)
- [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [CircleCI](https://www.g2.com/products/circleci/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (509 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (891 reviews)
- [Octopus Deploy](https://www.g2.com/products/octopus-deploy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (377 reviews)
- [Travis CI](https://www.g2.com/products/travis-ci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (92 reviews)
- [Azure DevOps Server](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (198 reviews)
- [AWS CodePipeline](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-codepipeline/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [Buildbot](https://www.g2.com/products/buildbot/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (20 reviews)

### Alternatives to Bamboo

- [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (377 reviews)
- [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [AWS CodePipeline](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-codepipeline/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (563 reviews)
- [CircleCI](https://www.g2.com/products/circleci/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (509 reviews)
- [Octopus Deploy](https://www.g2.com/products/octopus-deploy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [Azure DevOps Server](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (198 reviews)
- [Travis CI](https://www.g2.com/products/travis-ci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (92 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (891 reviews)
- [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2354 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CruiseControl

- Title: [Why doesn't Cruisecontrol have a well established GUI?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26578-why-doesn-t-cruisecontrol-have-a-well-established-gui) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I can't say for sure but my guess would be that the original authors  (Thoughtworks) has moved there effort on to other products (https://www.gocd.org/). I..."

### GoCD

No discussions available for this product.

### Bamboo

- Title: [What is the cost to upgrade my Bamboo Server license to a higher tier?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-cost-to-upgrade-my-bamboo-server-license-to-a-higher-tier) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cruisecontrol-vs-gocd-vs-bamboo)