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# CruiseControl vs TeamCity Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**CruiseControl** [

3.3/5(23)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cruisecontrol/reviews#reviews)

**TeamCity** [

4.2/5(90)

](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**CruiseControl**
No pricing available

**TeamCity**
Free Trial

**Starting at $45.00** 3 committers Per Month · Cloud

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**CruiseControl**
Not enough reviews yet

**TeamCity**
1 month

Based on 14 responses

Return on Investment

**CruiseControl**
Not enough reviews yet

**TeamCity**
10 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**CruiseControl**
$$$$$

**TeamCity**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**CruiseControl**
Not enough reviews yet

**TeamCity**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**CruiseControl**
[
Performance Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cruisecontrol/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2290615&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Software Bugs (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cruisecontrol/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2290608&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**TeamCity**
[
Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2466279&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Testing (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2466272&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
API Limitations (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2466372&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Build Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2466342&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**CruiseControl**
Not enough data

**TeamCity**
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Jira

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Screenshots

**CruiseControl**
 ![CruiseControl screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/41445/uploads_2Fa91e4b66-cf4d-45b0-9712-a22c62cec4dc_2FCruiseControl.jpg)

**TeamCity**
 ![TeamCity screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/72415/projects-overview.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**CruiseControl**

7.3

7.320

**TeamCity**

8.8

8.882

Ease of Use

**CruiseControl**

7.4

7.419

**TeamCity**

8.1

8.181

Ease of Setup

**CruiseControl**

6.5

6.511

**TeamCity**

7.4

7.432

Ease of Admin

**CruiseControl**

6.8

6.810

**TeamCity**

8.1

8.126

Quality of Support

**CruiseControl**

6.8

6.815

**TeamCity**

8.3

8.359

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**CruiseControl**

7.6

7.67

**TeamCity**

8.0

8.018

Product Direction (% positive)

**CruiseControl**

6.9

6.919

**TeamCity**

8.1

8.175

Features

Continuous Delivery[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

14

Functionality

Deployment-Ready Staging

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

14

Integration

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

13

Extensible

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

13

Management

Processes and Workflow

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

12

Reporting

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

11

Automation

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

13

Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Integration[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.4

18

Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

16

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Verified

Extensibility

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Test Customization

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Management

Automation

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

16

|

Verified

Processes and Workflow

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Reporting

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

|

Verified

Agentic AI - Continuous Integration

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Continuous Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Repository Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Build Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Assurance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Configuration Management[Hide 83 FeaturesShow 83 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Impact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Request Assignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Base Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Problem Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Auto Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Relationship Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Aggregation and Publishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Cost Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Process Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![CruiseControl](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6318cf4f8e41bcd40e999572478f86a3/cruisecontrol.png "CruiseControl")](https://www.g2.com/products/cruisecontrol/reviews)

CruiseControl

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

28.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

47.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

23.8%

[![TeamCity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d146790839efb6cd43852bcbc3c51ad0/teamcity.svg "TeamCity")](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews)

TeamCity

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

42.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

31.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

28.6%

25.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

47.6%

42.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

23.8%

31.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![CruiseControl](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6318cf4f8e41bcd40e999572478f86a3/cruisecontrol.png "CruiseControl")](https://www.g2.com/products/cruisecontrol/reviews)
CruiseControl

Information Technology and Services

28.6%

Computer Software

19.0%

Financial Services

14.3%

Automotive

9.5%

Telecommunications

4.8%

Other

23.8%

[![TeamCity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d146790839efb6cd43852bcbc3c51ad0/teamcity.svg "TeamCity")](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews)
TeamCity

Information Technology and Services

20.5%

Computer Software

20.5%

Internet

10.2%

Financial Services

4.5%

Marketing and Advertising

4.5%

Other

39.8%

FAQs

## CruiseControl vs TeamCity FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between CruiseControl vs TeamCity?

TeamCity stands out from CruiseControl with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and a more modern feature set.

| | [CruiseControl](https://www.g2.com/products/cruisecontrol/reviews) | [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 3.3/5 (23 reviews) | 4.2/5 (90 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Quality of Support score | 6.8 | 8.3 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Feature-rich tool with flexible configuration | Highly flexible platform with deep customization and integrations |

### How do the pricing models of CruiseControl and TeamCity compare?

TeamCity is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to CruiseControl.

- **CruiseControl:** Reviewers note it is a decent entry-level tool but often recommend switching to more modern alternatives for better value.
- **TeamCity:** Recent reviews describe the pricing as a bargain for the features provided, though some mention it is on the higher side for larger teams.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers who move away from CruiseControl cite the availability of better tools with more advanced features and configuration management.

### What are the best alternatives to CruiseControl and TeamCity?

The top three alternatives to CruiseControl and TeamCity are Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Jenkins, and GoCD.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [CruiseControl](https://www.g2.com/products/cruisecontrol/reviews) | 3.3/5 (23 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Feature-rich tool with flexible configuration |
| [TeamCity](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcity/reviews) | 4.2/5 (90 reviews) | Mid-Market | Pricing is a bargain for the features provided | Highly flexible platform with deep customization and integrations |
| [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (377 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Automation capabilities and scalability |
| [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) | 4.4/5 (573 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Extensive plugin ecosystem and flexibility |
| [GoCD](https://www.g2.com/products/gocd/reviews) | 4.1/5 (24 reviews) | — | — | Pipeline visualization and configuration |

### Which Continuous Integration features should I prioritize when comparing CruiseControl and TeamCity?

Buyers comparing CruiseControl and TeamCity should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Integrations, Meets Requirements, and Ease of Use.

- **Ease of Setup:** CruiseControl scores 6.5, TeamCity scores 7.4.
- **Quality of Support:** CruiseControl scores 6.8, TeamCity scores 8.3.
- **Integrations:** TeamCity is frequently cited for integrations with Jira (4 mentions), GitLab (3 mentions), and Bitbucket (1 mention); CruiseControl has no recent integration mentions.
- **Meets Requirements:** CruiseControl scores 7.3, TeamCity scores 8.8.
- **Ease of Use:** CruiseControl scores 7.4, TeamCity scores 8.1.

### What are the pros and cons of CruiseControl vs TeamCity?

TeamCity's headline strength is its flexibility and integration capabilities, while CruiseControl is valued for its feature-rich configuration options.

- **CruiseControl strengths:** Feature-rich tool, flexible configuration, good for automating builds and deployments, strong community support.
- **CruiseControl trade-offs:** Reviewers note performance issues (1 all-time mention), software bugs (1 all-time mention), complex XML configuration, and a lack of modern features compared to newer tools.
- **TeamCity strengths:** Highly flexible platform, deep customization, strong integrations, intuitive setup, and robust support for CI/CD pipelines.
- **TeamCity trade-offs:** Reviewers mention API limitations (1 all-time mention), build issues (1), confusing interface (1), downtime issues (1), error handling (1), higher cost for larger teams, plugin issues (1), and a learning curve for beginners.

### Is CruiseControl or TeamCity better for small businesses?

TeamCity is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use and control for small teams.

- **CruiseControl:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers describe it as suitable for technically capable teams but recommend newer tools for small businesses.
- **TeamCity:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent reviews from small-business users praise its user-friendly interface and suitability for small teams and startups.

### Which Continuous Integration platform has better integrations?

TeamCity is favored over CruiseControl for integrations, with reviewers citing multiple third-party tool connections.

- **CruiseControl:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **TeamCity:** Integrates with Jira (4 all-time mentions), GitLab (3), and Bitbucket (1), with reviewers highlighting these connections in recent feedback.

### How do CruiseControl and TeamCity compare on customer support?

TeamCity outperforms CruiseControl on Quality of Support by a material margin, scoring 8.3 versus 6.8.

- **CruiseControl:** Reviewers describe support as community-driven and generally helpful, but less robust than modern alternatives.
- **TeamCity:** Reviewers consistently praise prompt and helpful customer support, with many citing quick responses and effective issue resolution.

### Which is easier to implement, CruiseControl or TeamCity?

TeamCity is easier to implement than CruiseControl, with a 0.9-point advantage in Ease of Setup (7.4 vs 6.5).

- **CruiseControl:** Reviewers note that setup can be challenging, especially for those without technical expertise, and configuration often requires manual editing of XML files.
- **TeamCity:** Reviewers highlight intuitive setup, easy configuration through the UI, and a smoother onboarding experience for new users.

### Which product has better Integration?

TeamCity is the stronger product for Integration, with more frequent reviewer mentions and higher satisfaction scores.

- **CruiseControl:** No recent reviewer-cited integration strengths or all-time mention counts.
- **TeamCity:** Integrations with Jira (4 all-time mentions), GitLab (3), and Bitbucket (1) are frequently cited, and TeamCity scores 8.1 on Ease of Use and 8.8 on Meets Requirements, reflecting strong integration satisfaction.

Alternatives

**CruiseControl Alternatives**

 ![Jenkins](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_816e7e27d5ac09363053c4ca43e63c5c/jenkins.png "Jenkins")

[
Jenkins
](/products/jenkins/reviews)

 ![GoCD](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0d20018392314c79602cbff4eff76a66/gocd.png "GoCD")

[
GoCD
](/products/gocd/reviews)

 ![Azure DevOps Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/611e56424aac6932c16d11e70b4b24a4/azure-devops-server.svg "Azure DevOps Server")

[
Azure DevOps Server
](/products/azure-devops-server/reviews)

 ![GitLab](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2397ccd7309ef2bca71e3a275d59a5a3/gitlab.svg "GitLab")

[
GitLab
](/products/gitlab/reviews)

**TeamCity Alternatives**

 ![Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7b1e34d1cfcc265beee0d9b4290461fa/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform.jpg "Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform")

[
Red Hat Ansible Automation...
](/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews)

 ![Bamboo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1505148807/bamboo.svg "Bamboo")

[
Bamboo
](/products/bamboo/reviews)

 ![Jenkins](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_816e7e27d5ac09363053c4ca43e63c5c/jenkins.png "Jenkins")

[
Jenkins
](/products/jenkins/reviews)

 ![CircleCI](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565608/circleci.svg "CircleCI")

[
CircleCI
](/products/circleci/reviews)

## CruiseControl vs TeamCity

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found TeamCity easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with TeamCity overall.

- Reviewers felt that TeamCity meets the needs of their business better than CruiseControl.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that TeamCity is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of TeamCity over CruiseControl.