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We performed a comparison between AWS CodeBuild and CircleCI based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Build Automation solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed AWS CodeBuild vs. CircleCI Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The integration with other AWS services has streamlined our workflow.""The integration is a good feature.""The solution provides good integrations.""The integration is a good feature.""It works seamlessly with AWS Elastic Container Registry (ECR)."

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"The solution offers continuous integration and continuous delivery.""Enables us to detect exactly which build failed and why, and to push multiple builds to our production environment at a very fast rate.""The automation workflow in CircleCI related to third-party applications is very good and allows standardization of applications.""Some of the most valuable features include container-based builds, integration with Bit Bucket and being able to store artifacts.""The ability to automate the build process in a seamless way and run workflows effortlessly. It supports parallel builds so it can scale well. Also, it covers the basics of any build and integration tool, including email notifications (especially when tests are fixed), project insights, etc.""It's a stable product."

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Cons
"The deployment fails sometimes.""While working on building images for multiple applications within a single script, I encountered an issue where looping functionality was not supported as expected.""They can further improve the integration of the Bitbucket for CodeBuild.""There is no persistent storage or preservation of workspace between the builds."

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"Billing is a mess.""Integration with Microsoft Azure is one area for improvement. Azure is growing in its user base, and supports various cloud infrastructure components such as Service Fabric, App Service, etc. Some of Azure’s deployment models (like Kudu) require a steep learning curve, but if CircleCI would come up with such features (deployment to App Service) out of the box, it would be amazing.""There needs to be some improvement in the user interface of CircleCI.""The solution’s pricing could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay a monthly licensing fee."
  • "Despite the cost, it is worth the investment."
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  • "The price of CircleCI could be less expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It works seamlessly with AWS Elastic Container Registry (ECR).
    Top Answer:Using AWS CodeBuild might involve some initial expenses, but there are strategies to optimize costs and ensure a return on investment. Leveraging features like caching files and using the artifact… more »
    Top Answer:While working on building images for multiple applications within a single script, I encountered an issue where looping functionality was not supported as expected. Although conditions were… more »
    Top Answer:The solution offers continuous integration and continuous delivery.
    Top Answer:Beware of skyrocketing bills as CircleCI does not provide transparency into how they charge refills. Their monthly billing statement is almost unreadable and their online dashboard doesn't provide… more »
    Top Answer:We've had occasional connectivity issues with cloud resources and build failure due to its own internal system setup and environment. That costs us credits. Support engineers do not thoroughly read… more »
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    9th
    out of 42 in Build Automation
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    8.8
    11th
    out of 42 in Build Automation
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    1,781
    Comparisons
    1,632
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    342
    Rating
    4.0
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    Also Known As
    CodeBuild
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    Overview

    AWS CodeBuild is a fully managed continuous integration service that compiles source code, runs tests, and produces software packages that are ready to deploy. With CodeBuild, you don’t need to provision, manage, and scale your own build servers. CodeBuild scales continuously and processes multiple builds concurrently, so your builds are not left waiting in a queue. You can get started quickly by using prepackaged build environments, or you can create custom build environments that use your own build tools. With CodeBuild, you are charged by the minute for the compute resources you use.

    CircleCI is a leading platform for automating continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), valued for its capability to manage software updates efficiently. With an easy-to-configure system using YAML files and robust Docker support, CircleCI streamlines backend updates, frontend developments, and mobile app testing across devices. Its parallelism feature and insightful dashboard reduce processing times and improve workflow visibility, respectively, enhancing team collaboration and productivity while maintaining high-quality outputs across development stages.

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    Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Healthcare Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise57%
    Buyer's Guide
    AWS CodeBuild vs. CircleCI
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about AWS CodeBuild vs. CircleCI and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    AWS CodeBuild is ranked 9th in Build Automation with 4 reviews while CircleCI is ranked 11th in Build Automation with 5 reviews. AWS CodeBuild is rated 8.8, while CircleCI is rated 6.6. The top reviewer of AWS CodeBuild writes "Provides good integrations, is flexible, and has a comparable price". On the other hand, the top reviewer of CircleCI writes "Unhelpful support, unclear billing, and has offers ability to track usage". AWS CodeBuild is most compared with Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions and Tekton, whereas CircleCI is most compared with TeamCity, Tekton, GitHub Actions, Jenkins and GoCD. See our AWS CodeBuild vs. CircleCI report.

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