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We performed a comparison between AWS CodeBuild and AWS CodePipeline 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. AWS CodePipeline Report (Updated: May 2024).
770,616 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The integration is a good feature.""The solution provides good integrations.""It works seamlessly with AWS Elastic Container Registry (ECR).""The integration with other AWS services has streamlined our workflow.""The integration is a good feature."

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"The product is cost-effective and integrates well with the AWS environment.""The integrations are good.""AWS CodePipeline offers multiple integrations and it has its own set of features in the area of code scanning and dynamic code testing.""The most valuable feature of AWS CodePipeline is the flexibility of the configuration.""It helps develop CI/CD implementations with centralized management of code building, deployment, and version control.""The tool's recent version helps us to run pipelines in parallel. The integration with other AWS services has greatly impacted our use of AWS CodePipeline. It made tasks such as integrating with Jira and provisioning instances much easier.""It's a perfect solution if you are just using AWS.""Code deployment is the best feature."

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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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"There could be a possibility of deploying tag-based conditions for different environments using the same code base.""AWS CodePipeline functions well, but there's room for improvement in providing technical support to regular customers who haven't purchased developer support. I mean, having it available for everyone, even if it's not a 24-hour service. It would be more useful if specific support hours were available for assistance.""If there are many dependancies involved in the setup, it may take a long time.""The tool does not provide automated features for evidence collection.""The solution could improve the documentation. Sometimes we have some issues with the documentation not updating after releasing .NET 6. We had some issues with building the code pipeline, and it was not updating the documentation. It's better to update the code documentation.""The setup time is a bit long.""AWS CodePipeline doesn't offer much room for customization.""It would be a much better tool if it could be made compatible with other cloud services as well since this is an area the product currently lacks."

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  • "We pay a monthly licensing fee."
  • "Despite the cost, it is worth the investment."
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  • "The pricing of this solution is dependent upon your needs including how many jobs you daily and how many times the developer will be changing codes and completing deployments."
  • "I would rate the product's pricing a five out of ten."
  • "AWS offers free business or enterprise support services."
  • "It is a straightforward approach where you pay for the resources you consume as they offer a subscription-based licensing model."
  • "The product is quite expensive compared to other solutions."
  • "AWS CodePipeline is quite affordable. I've been running around four pipelines and the cost is around one dollar per month. It rarely exceeds two dollars."
  • "Compared to other cloud services, AWS CodePipeline falls a bit more on the pricey side. I see that the price of the product has been increasing for the past few years."
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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:Both AWS solutions deliver solid options, with uniquely different features. AWS CodeStar allows for quick development, building, and deployments of apps. It also provides web application and web… more »
    Top Answer:The product is quite expensive compared to other solutions.
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    9th
    out of 41 in Build Automation
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    Average Words per Review
    412
    Rating
    8.8
    3rd
    out of 41 in Build Automation
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    3,717
    Reviews
    12
    Average Words per Review
    395
    Rating
    8.2
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    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.

    AWS CodePipeline is a fully managed continuous delivery service that helps you automate your release pipelines for fast and reliable application and infrastructure updates. CodePipeline automates the build, test, and deploy phases of your release process every time there is a code change, based on the release model you define. This enables you to rapidly and reliably deliver features and updates. You can easily integrate AWS CodePipeline with third-party services such as GitHub or with your own custom plugin. With AWS CodePipeline, you only pay for what you use. There are no upfront fees or long-term commitments.

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    Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
    Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Insurance Company7%
    Comms Service Provider6%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Transportation Company11%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Government11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise62%
    Buyer's Guide
    AWS CodeBuild vs. AWS CodePipeline
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about AWS CodeBuild vs. AWS CodePipeline and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    AWS CodeBuild is ranked 9th in Build Automation with 4 reviews while AWS CodePipeline is ranked 3rd in Build Automation with 13 reviews. AWS CodeBuild is rated 8.8, while AWS CodePipeline is rated 8.4. 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 AWS CodePipeline writes "A fully managed service with excellent integrations and a flexible architecture". AWS CodeBuild is most compared with Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI and GitHub Actions, whereas AWS CodePipeline is most compared with GitLab, AWS CodeStar, Jenkins and GitHub Actions. See our AWS CodeBuild vs. AWS CodePipeline report.

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