Azure Pipelines Reviews & Product Details

*End-to-end CI/CD in one place

It handles build, test, and deployment seamlessly, whether you’re working with apps, containers, or infrastructure.

*YAML-based pipelines

Pipelines as code make versioning, reviews, and rollbacks easy. It fits perfectly with Git workflows and DevOps best practices.

*Strong integration with Azure & Git

Native integration with Azure services, Azure Repos, GitHub, and external repositories makes setup and management smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

*Complex YAML syntax

Writing and debugging YAML pipelines can be difficult, especially for beginners. Small indentation mistakes can break the pipeline.

*Steep learning curve

Concepts like stages, jobs, environments, variables, service connections, and templates take time to understand.

*UI is not very intuitive

Compared to tools like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI, the UI can feel cluttered and less user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a software developer, it is quite common for us to work with various pipeline tools for CI/CD, and Azure Pipeline is one of those available through Azure DevOps. The dashboard is straightforward, easy to navigate and implement, making it simple to understand the overall process. Configuring pipelines is also very user-friendly, and writing YAML scripts is both easy and intuitive. The tool offers the option to select each step, and it will automatically generate the script for you. Adding global or environment variables is also a straightforward process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At this point, there is nothing I dislike about the Azure pipeline. The product is excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how Azure Pipelines automates builds and deployments with strong integration across Azure and GitHub.

It’s flexible, reliable, and makes CI/CD workflows easier to manage and scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Configuring Azure Pipelines can be challenging, particularly when it comes to writing and troubleshooting YAML files. The user interface is not always straightforward, and resolving issues with failed pipelines often takes a considerable amount of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like how it automates complex CI/CD workflows across any language or platform amd works with any cloud be it AWS, GCP or Azure and the deep integration with GitHub repo is a huge plus and also the scalable hosted agents Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would say it has a steep learning curve with a complex yaml syntax and the UI is not very intuitive making it harder to debug pipelines especially for beginners Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s easy to set up and navigate, and it also offers a free trial of $200 credit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There’s nothing I dislike about it, but Windows 11 is showing as not available in Western Europe, and that really needs to be changed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best aspects of Azure Pipelines are its powerful automation, flexible scalability, and deep integration capabilities. Azure Pipelines lets teams automate build, test, and deployment workflows across many platforms, reducing manual effort and errors while accelerating delivery cycles. Its support for YAML-defined pipelines as code ensures transparency, repeatability, and easy collaboration with version control systems. Seamless integration with popular tools (Azure, GitHub, Bitbucket, Docker) and secure, cloud-hosted or self-hosted agents give users flexibility and control over their CI/CD environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Debugging and troubleshooting - pipeline failures can be hard to diagnose, logs are not retained indefinitely on the free tier, and running pipelines locally for fast iteration is limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ease of use, low code no code, drag drop approach, easy to understand it sintegration with various platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The customer support tends to be vague and would benefit from providing more thorough root cause analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azure Pipelines are an excellent tool for managing projects, especially when your team already has a platform deployed on Azure DevOps. They provide a streamlined way to handle builds and deployments within the Azure ecosystem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The YAML pipeline syntax can be quite confusing, especially since you have to pay close attention to indentations. It's important to check them thoroughly to avoid errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform offers complete automation of the build and release process, providing clear visibility and a thorough understanding at every stage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When the software doesn't function as expected, it would be helpful to have more information available to assist with troubleshooting. For example, access to logs or more detailed error outputs would make it easier to identify and resolve issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Azure classic editor Pipeline, where it allows me to drag and drop the stages to build my DevSecOps pipeline faster compere to other CI tools, And also the option to use, the self hosted Azure Agent is awsome feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While there is a free tier, for larger teams or when using more advanced or additional services, the price can rise quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.