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AWS CodeBuild vs Dagger
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+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.
Visit AWS CodeBuild Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Dagger combines portable CI execution with GitHub-triggered Cloud Checks and modules for common project checks. The free Individual plan has a one-user limit; Team raises the user and event allowances for $50 a month after its 14-day trial.
Visit DaggerThe facts
| AWS CodeBuild | Dagger | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Team: $50 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | dagger.io |
| On game build automation software | #3 of 43 | #17 of 43 |
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
Dagger: what it does well
- Pipeline logic can run locally or in cloud
- Cloud Checks run after GitHub events
- Modules cover testing, linting, and more
- CLI instructions cover macOS, Linux, and Windows
- Self-hosting guide is available
What to know first
- Individual plan is limited to one user
- Individual includes one month of run history
- Team costs $50 a month after trial
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