GN vs MSBuild
| GN | MSBuild | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Build as code | Yes | Yes |
| Artifact packaging | Yes | Yes |
| Supported operating systems | multi-platform | multi-platform |
| Dependency locking | — | Yes |
| Build caching | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Build Automation Software. On Freedom251, GN scores higher on our published basis.