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At a Glance
Google Cloud Build
Google Cloud Build
Star Rating
(60)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Build
Jenkins
Jenkins
Star Rating
(533)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Jenkins
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Jenkins excels in extensibility, with a score of 8.6, allowing for a wide range of plugins that enhance its functionality. In contrast, Google Cloud Build, while also extensible with a score of 8.9, is noted for its seamless integration with other Google Cloud services, making it a preferred choice for users heavily invested in the Google ecosystem.
  • Reviewers mention that Jenkins has a steeper learning curve, reflected in its ease of use score of 8.0, which can be challenging for new users. On the other hand, Google Cloud Build shines with an ease of use score of 9.3, making it more accessible for teams looking to implement CI/CD quickly.
  • G2 users highlight Jenkins' robust pipeline control features, scoring 8.9, which allows for detailed customization of build processes. However, users on G2 appreciate Google Cloud Build's continuous deployment capabilities, scoring 9.1, which streamline the deployment process significantly.
  • Reviewers mention that Jenkins' configuration management, with a score of 8.9, provides flexibility but can become complex in larger projects. In contrast, Google Cloud Build's management processes and workflow score of 9.4 indicates a more user-friendly approach to managing builds and deployments.
  • Users say that Jenkins' quality of support, rated at 7.8, can be inconsistent, especially for those relying on community forums. Conversely, Google Cloud Build's support quality, rated at 8.6, is often praised for being responsive and helpful, particularly for users navigating the Google Cloud environment.
  • Users report that Jenkins' automation features, scoring 9.2, are powerful but require significant setup time. In comparison, Google Cloud Build's automation capabilities, with a score of 9.3, are noted for their simplicity and effectiveness, allowing teams to automate workflows with minimal configuration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Build
No pricing available
Jenkins
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Cloud Build
No trial information available
Jenkins
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
51
8.9
443
Ease of Use
9.3
51
8.0
451
Ease of Setup
9.5
16
7.8
230
Ease of Admin
9.1
13
7.9
204
Quality of Support
8.9
50
7.8
351
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
13
8.4
158
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
49
8.1
432
Features by Category
9.2
28
8.6
149
Functionality
9.2
28
8.6
139
9.3
27
8.8
140
8.9
27
8.6
138
Management
9.4
27
8.4
133
8.6
27
8.1
133
9.3
28
8.9
139
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
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Not enough data
8.8
80
Management
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.4
69
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
75
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.9
76
Processes
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
9.1
74
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Not enough data
7.9
123
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
117
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Not enough data
8.9
117
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Not enough data
8.9
113
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Management
Not enough data
9.2
112
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Not enough data
8.8
114
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Not enough data
8.3
110
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Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Build
Google Cloud Build
Jenkins
Jenkins
Google Cloud Build and Jenkins are categorized as Continuous Delivery and Build Automation
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Build
Google Cloud Build is categorized as Container Orchestration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Build
Google Cloud Build
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.9%
Jenkins
Jenkins
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Cloud Build
Google Cloud Build
Computer Software
30.5%
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.1%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Other
39.0%
Jenkins
Jenkins
Information Technology and Services
28.4%
Computer Software
24.3%
Financial Services
5.2%
Internet
5.0%
Telecommunications
3.5%
Other
33.6%
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Jenkins
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Discussions
Google Cloud Build
Google Cloud Build Discussions
What is the features and benefits of Google Cloud?
1 Comment
Poojitha S.
PS
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Google Cloud Build has no more 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