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AppVeyor vs AWS CodeBuild
Both stand on game build automation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
AppVeyor provides configurable CI pipelines, build matrices, and multiple deployment paths. The 60-minute job ceiling applies across plans and should be considered for longer builds.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+2
CodeBuild provides managed build execution with a range of environments, source integrations, and monitoring. Review compute-duration billing and possible additional service charges alongside the free monthly allowances.
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| AppVeyor | AWS CodeBuild | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $29 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 7 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | appveyor.com | aws.amazon.com |
| On game build automation software | #1 of 43 | #3 of 43 |
AppVeyor: what it does well
- Pipelines cover build, test, packaging, and deployment
- Supports configuration by YAML or interface
- Includes hosted and self-hosted options
- Secure variables are encrypted
What to know first
- Build jobs are limited to 60 minutes
- Basic includes one private project
- Basic costs $29.00 per month
AWS CodeBuild: what it does well
- Automatically scales capacity for builds
- Supports multiple preconfigured build environments
- Builds can start from several source services
- Streams metrics and logs to CloudWatch
What to know first
- Data transfer and other AWS services may add charges
- Reserved EC2 instances have a 60-minute minimum charge
- Build durations are rounded by compute type
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