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We performed a comparison between AWS CodeDeploy and GoCD based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"AWS CodeDeploy operates on an on-demand basis. This means that you only pay for the exact duration of the deployment process. Whether it takes one minute, two minutes, or even longer, you're only charged for the time it takes to complete the deployment. You're not locked into paying for dedicated servers.""It's just like every other AWS resource I use. It gets the job done.""The product is easy to use.""It is very flexible.""I found the default settings of AWS CodeDeploy to be highly beneficial for my deployment workflows. For instance, when deploying a Node.js application, I manually installed the necessary components on my AWS instance, such as the web server required by developers. Then, I created deployment scripts for starting and stopping instances and performing the deployment itself. These scripts were stored alongside my code in GitHub, ensuring they executed seamlessly with the CI/CD pipeline. Since the project wasn't overly complex, I opted for the default settings, which proved to be efficient and straightforward for deployment."

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"Permission separations mean that we can grant limited permissions for each team or team member.""The most notable aspect is its user interface, which we find to be user-friendly and straightforward for deploying and comprehending pipelines. We have the ability to create multiple pipelines, and in addition to that, the resource consumption is impressive.""The UI is colorful."

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"Improvements could be made to AWS CodeDeploy in terms of its agent's compatibility across different operating systems. Currently, there are instances where the agent may not work seamlessly with certain integrations, leading to issues with registering protocols on authorized servers.""We have faced some issues and bugs along the way when it comes to stability.""Deployment and stability should be improved.""I faced some stability issues."

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"The documentation really should be improved by including real examples and more setup cases.""The tool must be more user-friendly.""The aspect that requires attention is the user management component. When integrating with BitLabs and authenticating through GitLab, there are specific features we desire. One important feature is the ability to import users directly from GitLab, along with their respective designations, and assign appropriate privileges based on that information. Allocating different privileges to users is a time-consuming process for us."

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  • "The product is free with EC2."
  • "AWS CodeDeploy has proven to be a cost-effective solution for us, especially considering the benefits we gain from using it. In terms of pricing, AWS is quite affordable, providing excellent value for the features and services it offers."
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  • "It's an open-source and free tool."
  • "This is an open-source solution and it is inexpensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:AWS CodeDeploy operates on an on-demand basis. This means that you only pay for the exact duration of the deployment process. Whether it takes one minute, two minutes, or even longer, you're only… more »
    Top Answer:It isn't expensive compared to other services I've used. It's less than a dollar per use, so it's more cost-effective than other AWS resources like Lambda. it depends on your usage and how long you… more »
    Top Answer:I recommended using AWS CodeDeploy for a small customer, an institute that wanted their application replicated on AWS. AWS CodeDeploy was chosen for its simplicity and ease of integration. Unlike… more »
    Top Answer:The most notable aspect is its user interface, which we find to be user-friendly and straightforward for deploying and comprehending pipelines. We have the ability to create multiple pipelines, and in… more »
    Top Answer:GoCD could cover the authentication aspect. Currently, we are handling an in-house development that needs this. Comprehensive features must be established before transitioning into an enterprise… more »
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    Adaptive ALM, Thoughtworks Go
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    Overview

    AWS CodeDeploy is a service that automates code deployments to any instance, including Amazon EC2 instances and instances running on-premises. AWS CodeDeploy makes it easier for you to rapidly release new features, helps you avoid downtime during deployment, and handles the complexity of updating your applications. You can use AWS CodeDeploy to automate deployments, eliminating the need for error-prone manual operations, and the service scales with your infrastructure so you can easily deploy to one instance or thousands.

    GoCD is an open source continuous delivery server created by ThoughtWorks. GoCD offers businesses a first-class build and deployment engine for complete control and visibility. It was designed for continuous delivery and the concepts essential to this practice are built in at the core.
    Sample Customers
    Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
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    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company16%
    University7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Retailer11%
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    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise13%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Midsize Enterprise38%
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    Large Enterprise69%
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    AWS CodeDeploy is ranked 4th in Release Automation with 5 reviews while GoCD is ranked 10th in Release Automation with 6 reviews. AWS CodeDeploy is rated 8.8, while GoCD is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of AWS CodeDeploy writes "Doesn't require scripting for each stage but improvements can be made for agent compatibility". On the other hand, the top reviewer of GoCD writes "User-friendly, useful multiple pipeline capabilities, and low resource consumption". AWS CodeDeploy is most compared with AWS Amplify, AWS CodeStar, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, whereas GoCD is most compared with GitLab, Tekton, Microsoft Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions and CircleCI.

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