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At a Glance
GNU Automake
GNU Automake
Star Rating
(11)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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GNU Make
GNU Make
Star Rating
(19)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Reviews say that GNU Make excels in its flexibility and control over build processes, allowing users to define complex build rules, while GNU Automake is praised for its ability to simplify the creation of Makefiles, making it easier for users to manage projects with less manual configuration.
  • Users report that GNU Make has a steeper learning curve, with a G2 rating of 6.9 for ease of use, whereas GNU Automake is noted for its user-friendly interface and higher ease of use rating of 8.3, making it more accessible for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that GNU Make's support for incremental builds is a significant advantage, as it can save time during development, while GNU Automake's automatic dependency tracking is highlighted as a feature that reduces the risk of build errors.
  • G2 users indicate that GNU Make has a higher rating for meeting requirements at 9.4, suggesting it is more robust for complex projects, while GNU Automake, with a rating of 8.9, is seen as more suitable for simpler projects or those that require rapid development cycles.
  • Users on G2 report that GNU Make's community support is extensive, with many resources available for troubleshooting, while GNU Automake users appreciate the quality of support, which has a rating of 7.9, indicating a solid level of assistance for users.
  • Reviewers mention that GNU Make's product direction is rated at 7.1, reflecting a positive outlook on its ongoing development, while GNU Automake's slightly lower rating of 6.8 suggests that users may have concerns about its future enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GNU Automake
No pricing available
GNU Make
No pricing available
Free Trial
GNU Automake
No trial information available
GNU Make
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
11
9.4
16
Ease of Use
8.3
11
6.9
16
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
6.9
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
7
Quality of Support
7.9
7
7.5
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
7.1
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GNU Automake
GNU Automake
GNU Make
GNU Make
GNU Automake and GNU Make are categorized as Other Continuous Delivery
Unique Categories
GNU Automake
GNU Automake has no unique categories
GNU Make
GNU Make has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GNU Automake
GNU Automake
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
GNU Make
GNU Make
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.4%
Reviewers' Industry
GNU Automake
GNU Automake
Consumer Services
18.2%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Research
9.1%
Religious Institutions
9.1%
Internet
9.1%
Other
45.5%
GNU Make
GNU Make
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Higher Education
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Defense & Space
11.1%
Retail
5.6%
Other
33.3%
Alternatives
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GNU Make
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MPW Make
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Discussions
GNU Automake
GNU Automake Discussions
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GNU Automake has no discussions with answers
GNU Make
GNU Make Discussions
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GNU Make has no discussions with answers