Side by side
Gradle vs Nx
Both stand on 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+1
Gradle combines build automation, dependency management, and tooling for a broad range of project types. Teams should note the stated limits on open-source security fixes and scanner-report guarantees.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Nx combines monorepo task orchestration with local caching and optional Nx Cloud features. Hobby is free, while Team starts at $29/month before additional listed usage and connection charges.
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| Gradle | Nx | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Team: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Gradle | Not published |
| Website | gradle.org | nx.dev |
| On build automation software | #10 of 42 | #14 of 42 |
Gradle: what it does well
- Free open-source build system.
- Supports Kotlin DSL and Groovy DSL.
- Incremental builds, caching, and parallel tasks.
- Wrapper can provision environments and select versions.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- Open-source security fixes follow an end-of-life policy.
- Security Subscription cannot guarantee a clean scanner report.
Nx: what it does well
- Builds task graphs and parallelizes work where possible.
- Nx Core includes local caching.
- Nx Cloud shares a remote cache across teams and CI.
- Hobby includes 50,000 monthly credits and five contributors.
- CI setup covers multiple providers, including GitHub and GitLab.
What to know first
- Hobby cloud features stop when monthly credits run out.
- Team charges extra for credits, contributors, and CI connections.
- Dependency locking is listed as unsupported.