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Google Cloud Build vs Probo.CI

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.

Google Cloud Build

Free plan APILinuxWeb

Cloud Build supports automated build, test, and deployment workflows across connected repositories and Google Cloud services. Its free tier covers 2,500 monthly build-minutes for e2-standard-2 in the default pool, with listed charges applying beyond that.

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Probo.CI

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

Probo.CI focuses on disposable review environments connected to pull requests and merge requests. It offers hosted and self-hosted paths, with plans from $39.99 a month and capacity varying by tier.

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The facts

	Google Cloud Build	Probo.CI
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Web	Linux, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Freelancer: $39.99 a month
Plans published	1	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cloud.google.com	probo.ci
On continuous integration software	#23 of 58	#27 of 58

Google Cloud Build: what it does well

Supports applications in any programming language
Build triggers connect to several repository providers
Private pools can access private network resources
Local builder supports running and debugging
SLSA level 3 provenance support

What to know first

Network egress is charged at standard rates
In-process build time accrues charges after the free tier

Probo.CI: what it does well

Automatic environments for GitHub pull requests
Preview links and build status
GitLab steps and logs in real time
Hosted SaaS and open-source options
Linux self-hosting with Docker and Node.js

What to know first

Stored data is temporary
Not designed for production hosting
99.99% uptime is a goal, not guarantee
Freelancer plan allows one concurrent build

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