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BuildMaster
What BuildMaster is
BuildMaster is a self-managed CI/CD platform for automating software builds and deployments while giving teams control over releases. Teams can build pipelines with visual editing and no-code templates, or use OtterScript, PowerShell, Python, Bash, and Windows Batch. Connections to GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and other services show code, branch, and commit activity. BuildMaster can also bring in artifacts from Jenkins, TeamCity, and other existing CI tools for deployment across environments.
Release pipelines can include manual approvals, deployment windows, variable prompts, automated checks, and manual or automatic promotion between stages. Docker workflows support image tagging and pushing, starting and stopping containers, and environment-specific runtime settings. Listed destinations include Windows services and IIS, Linux or Unix servers through an SSH Agent, Azure, Terraform, FTP, Kubernetes, and mobile apps. Supported technologies include .NET, Java, Node.js, Docker, PHP, Python, and WordPress.
Role-based access can be limited by application and environment, and Software Composition Analysis integration can identify vulnerabilities in third-party components. BuildMaster can run on-premises or in a private or public cloud, with high availability configured as a load-balanced cluster that distributes executions across agents. It is available for Linux and Windows. The Free plan has no user, application, or server caps; Enterprise plans are priced annually by user capacity.
Who it suits
BuildMaster suits teams that want to manage CI/CD pipelines and release approvals in a self-managed environment. It can also fit teams bringing artifacts from existing CI tools or deploying across a range of server, cloud, container, and mobile targets.
What it does well
- Free plan allows unlimited users, applications, and servers.
- Pipelines support visual editing, templates, and several scripting languages.
- Can import artifacts from Jenkins and TeamCity.
- Release stages support approvals, checks, and deployment windows.
- Supports on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud hosting.
What to know first
- Free plan makes every logged-in user an administrator.
- LDAP integration is disabled on the Free plan.
- Free plan support is limited to public forums.
Limits
The Free plan includes unlimited users, applications, and servers, but all logged-in users are administrators, LDAP integration is disabled, and support is through public forums only. Enterprise plans include support engineer access through tickets and community forums; listed annual prices range from $2,995.00 USD for up to 10 users to $29,995.00 USD for up to 250 users.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BuildMaster Free | Unlimited users · unlimited applications · unlimited servers · all logged-in users are administrators · LDAP integration disabled · public forums only for support | Free |
| BuildMaster Enterprise — up to 100 users | annually · Up to 100 users | $14,995 a year |
| BuildMaster Enterprise — up to 10 users | annually · Up to 10 users | $2,995 a year |
| BuildMaster Enterprise — up to 250 users | annually · Up to 250 users | $29,995 a year |
| BuildMaster Enterprise — up to 20 users | annually · Up to 20 users | $4,495 a year |
| BuildMaster Enterprise — up to 35 users | annually · Up to 35 users | $7,495 a year |
| BuildMaster Enterprise — up to 50 users | annually · Up to 50 users | $9,745 a year |
| BuildMaster Enterprise — over 250 users | Custom quote for over 250 users | On request |
As inedo.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the BuildMaster website.
- Choose the Free plan or an Enterprise plan; a free trial is also available.
- For Windows, manage installation through Inedo Hub.
- For Linux, host BuildMaster in Docker.
- Run it on-premises or in a private or public cloud.
Verdict
Choose BuildMaster if you need self-managed build and deployment pipelines with release controls and broad deployment targets. The Free plan has generous capacity, while teams needing role separation, LDAP, or support engineer access need a paid license.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. BuildMaster Free costs nothing and includes unlimited users, applications, and servers.
What does BuildMaster Free restrict?
All logged-in users are administrators, LDAP integration is disabled, and support is limited to public forums.
How much do Enterprise plans cost?
Listed annual plans start at $2,995 a year for up to 10 users and rise by user capacity. The plan for over 250 users requires a custom quote.
Where can BuildMaster run?
It is self-managed and can run on-premises or in a private or public cloud. Windows installation is managed by Inedo Hub; Linux is hosted in Docker.
Which platforms are supported?
BuildMaster lists Linux, self-hosted, and Windows.
What support comes with paid licenses?
Paid licenses include access to support engineers through tickets and community forums.
Facts from BuildMaster's own pages
- Automation
- Teams can create pipelines with no-code templates, drag-and-drop editing, OtterScript, PowerShell, Python, Bash, and Windows Batch. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Containers
- BuildMaster supports Docker workflows including image tagging and pushing, container start and stop, and environment-specific runtime configuration. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment targets
- Listed targets include Windows services and IIS, Linux or Unix servers using an SSH Agent, Azure, Terraform, FTP, Kubernetes, and mobile apps. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Existing CI tools
- BuildMaster can import artifacts from existing CI tools such as Jenkins and TeamCity and deploy those artifacts across environments. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Free plan limits
- The Free plan has unlimited users, applications, and servers, but all logged-in users are administrators and LDAP integration is disabled. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Berea, Ohio, United States · inedo.com, 28 Sept 2026
- High availability
- BuildMaster can be configured as a highly available, load-balanced server cluster that distributes executions across agents. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Hosting and install
- BuildMaster is self-managed and can run on-premises or in a private or public cloud; Windows installation is managed by Inedo Hub and Linux is hosted in Docker. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Maker headquarters
- Inedo says it has dual headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, and Tokyo. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BuildMaster is a self-hosted CI/CD platform that automates builds and deployments and gives teams visibility and control over releases. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Release pipelines
- Pipelines can use manual approvals, deployment windows, variable prompts, automated checks, and manual or automatic promotion between stages. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- Role-based access can be scoped to applications and environments, and Software Composition Analysis integration can identify vulnerabilities in third-party components. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Source control
- The product integrates with GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and other services for code, branch, and commit visibility. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Paid licenses include support engineer access through tickets and community forums, while the Free plan is limited to public forums. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Supported technologies
- The listed technology support includes .NET, Java, Node.js, Docker, PHP, Python, and WordPress, among others. · inedo.com, 4 Oct 2026
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