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BuildMaster vs CircleCI
Both stand on continuous integration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
CircleCI brings build execution, test optimization, deployment visibility, and security controls into a CI/CD offering. Review its credit expiration rules and plan support options when estimating fit for your team.
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| BuildMaster | CircleCI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | BuildMaster Enterprise — up to 10 users: $2,995 a year | Performance: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | inedo.com | circleci.com |
| On continuous integration software | #14 of 58 | #10 of 58 |
BuildMaster: 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.
CircleCI: what it does well
- Supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted runners
- Can split tests dynamically and rerun failures automatically
- Private Orbs are available across listed plans
- API supports pipeline, project, and organization interactions
What to know first
- Free-plan credits expire after a month without rollover
- Cursor Origin integration is in beta
- Performance starts at $15 a month
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