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Compare Jenkins and Travis CI

At a Glance
Jenkins
Jenkins
Star Rating
(547)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Travis CI
Travis CI
Star Rating
(92)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $13.75
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Jenkins excels in customization and flexibility, with users appreciating its extensive plugin ecosystem and support for both declarative and scripted pipelines. This makes it a strong choice for teams looking to tailor their CI/CD processes to specific needs.
  • Users say that Travis CI stands out for its simplicity and user-friendliness, making it particularly appealing for smaller teams or those new to CI/CD. Reviewers highlight the smooth setup process and easy integration with GitHub, which can significantly reduce onboarding time.
  • According to verified reviews, Jenkins has a robust market presence and is favored by larger enterprises, with many users noting its reliability in maintaining CI processes. One user mentioned that it "keeps the CI lights on" effectively, showcasing its stability in production environments.
  • Reviewers mention that while Jenkins offers powerful automation capabilities, it may require more technical expertise to set up and manage compared to Travis CI. Some users have pointed out configuration challenges, which could be a barrier for teams without dedicated DevOps resources.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Travis CI's cloud-based solution eliminates the need for self-managing build servers, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their operations. Users appreciate the ease of dependency setup and the ability to manage build scripts as code.
  • Users report that Jenkins, despite its higher overall satisfaction ratings, has a steeper learning curve, particularly in terms of setup and administration. In contrast, Travis CI's intuitive interface and straightforward configuration process make it a more accessible option for smaller teams or those just starting with CI/CD.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Jenkins
No pricing available
Travis CI
Travis CI Usage Based
Starting at $13.75
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Free Trial
Jenkins
No trial information available
Travis CI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
455
9.2
86
Ease of Use
8.0
464
8.8
86
Ease of Setup
7.9
243
9.0
27
Ease of Admin
7.9
207
8.9
26
Quality of Support
7.8
363
8.3
59
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
161
9.1
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
445
9.2
86
Features by Category
8.6
154
9.2
8
Functionality
8.6
139
8.8
8
8.8
142
9.2
8
8.6
141
8.8
8
Management
8.5
135
9.6
8
8.1
133
8.8
8
8.9
143
9.8
8
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
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Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
Management
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
79
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
Processes
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
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8.4
135
9.3
8
Functionality
9.2
124
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9.4
8
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8.9
125
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9.4
8
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8.9
115
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9.0
8
Management
9.2
122
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9.4
8
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8.8
120
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9.4
8
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8.4
114
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9.2
8
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Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
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
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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
Jenkins
Jenkins
Travis CI
Travis CI
Jenkins and Travis CI are categorized as Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, and Build Automation
Unique Categories
Jenkins
Jenkins is categorized as DevOps Platforms and AWS Marketplace
Travis CI
Travis CI has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Jenkins
Jenkins
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.6%
Travis CI
Travis CI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.2%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Travis CI
Travis CI
Computer Software
38.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.8%
Internet
6.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Education Management
4.3%
Other
23.9%
Alternatives
Jenkins
Jenkins Alternatives
GitHub
GitHub
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CloudBees
CloudBees
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CircleCI
CircleCI
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
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Travis CI
Travis CI Alternatives
CircleCI
CircleCI
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Azure DevOps Server
Azure DevOps Server
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TeamCity
TeamCity
Add TeamCity
AWS CodePipeline
AWS CodePipeline
Add AWS CodePipeline
Discussions
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
Travis CI
Travis CI Discussions
[On-prem] Why choose Travis CI over Jenkins?
1 Comment
Official Response from Travis CI
- Easy to maintain and upgrade: Upgrading to the newest release takes only five minutes. Travis CI Enterprise allows your ops/ infrastructure team to...Read more
[Hosted] What is a concurrent job?
1 Comment
Official Response from Travis CI
Every commit triggers a single job by default. If two commits have been pushed on the Startup plan, they'll be run right away. Subsequent commits have to...Read more
[On-prem] What are the features of Travis CI Enterprise?
1 Comment
Official Response from Travis CI
- Easy configuration: Your build configuration is just as important as your code. That’s why it’s committed to your repository, and we fetch it when...Read more