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At a Glance
GoCD
GoCD
Star Rating
(24)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$5,000 per year
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Jenkins
Jenkins
Star Rating
(546)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Jenkins excels in its customizability and extensive plugin support, making it a preferred choice for teams looking to automate their CI/CD pipelines effectively. Users appreciate its ability to integrate with various tools, enhancing their workflow.
  • Users say that GoCD offers a user-friendly web interface and simplifies continuous delivery with its code-first approach. Reviewers highlight the ease of configuring pipelines and the ability to manage multiple agents on a single server, which can streamline deployment processes.
  • According to verified reviews, Jenkins has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its robust performance and reliability. Users mention that it consistently keeps CI processes running smoothly, which is crucial for maintaining productivity in development environments.
  • Reviewers mention that while GoCD provides a solid feature set, it may not match Jenkins in terms of extensibility and integration capabilities. Users have noted challenges in customizing workflows to fit their specific needs, which can hinder flexibility.
  • G2 reviewers highlight Jenkins' strong community support and resources, which are invaluable for troubleshooting and enhancing user experience. Many users find the documentation and community forums helpful for resolving issues quickly.
  • Users report that GoCD's template feature is beneficial for managing different pipelines, but some find the learning curve steep. Once understood, users appreciate the ability to create tailored templates, although this initial complexity can be a barrier for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GoCD
1-50
$5,000
per year
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Jenkins
No pricing available
Free Trial
GoCD
Free Trial is available
Jenkins
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
21
8.9
455
Ease of Use
7.6
21
8.0
464
Ease of Setup
6.3
13
7.9
243
Ease of Admin
7.1
13
7.9
207
Quality of Support
7.5
12
7.8
363
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
10
8.4
161
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
19
8.1
445
Features by Category
8.7
5
8.6
154
Functionality
8.7
5
8.6
139
8.7
5
8.8
142
8.7
5
8.6
141
Management
9.0
5
8.5
135
8.3
5
8.1
133
9.0
5
8.9
143
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
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Not enough data
8.8
84
Management
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.5
70
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
8.9
79
Processes
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
9.1
76
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7.6
6
8.4
135
Functionality
7.8
6
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9.2
124
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6.9
6
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8.9
125
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6.7
5
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8.9
115
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Management
8.3
6
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9.2
122
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8.6
6
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8.8
120
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7.5
6
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8.4
114
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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
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
GoCD
GoCD
Jenkins
Jenkins
GoCD and Jenkins are categorized as Continuous Integration, Build Automation, and Continuous Delivery
Unique Categories
GoCD
GoCD has no unique categories
Jenkins
Jenkins is categorized as DevOps Platforms and AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GoCD
GoCD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Jenkins
Jenkins
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.7%
Reviewers' Industry
GoCD
GoCD
Computer Software
20.8%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Utilities
8.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.3%
Wireless
4.2%
Other
41.7%
Jenkins
Jenkins
Information Technology and Services
27.7%
Computer Software
24.9%
Financial Services
5.5%
Internet
4.9%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Other
33.5%
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GoCD
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Jenkins
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Discussions
GoCD
GoCD Discussions
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GoCD has no discussions with answers
Jenkins
Jenkins Discussions
Does it integrate with Microsoft Project?
1 Comment
Gaurav S.
GS
Yes, you can setup or integrate Jenkins with your Microsoft...Read more
Is there any plan to change jenkins UX/UI
1 Comment
Shawn C.
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
deusimar p.
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