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AWS CodePipeline vs Buildkite: What are the differences?

AWS CodePipeline and Buildkite are two popular continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools used by developers to automate the software development process. Below are key differences between AWS CodePipeline and Buildkite:

  1. Integration with AWS Services: AWS CodePipeline is tightly integrated with various AWS services, providing seamless integration with services such as AWS CodeBuild and AWS Elastic Beanstalk. In contrast, Buildkite is designed to be platform agnostic, allowing users to easily integrate with a wide range of third-party tools and services beyond the AWS ecosystem.

  2. Pricing Model: AWS CodePipeline follows a consumption-based pricing model where users are charged based on the number of pipelines they run and the minutes it takes to execute those pipelines. On the other hand, Buildkite offers a transparent pricing model based on the number of concurrent jobs, with no charges for the number of pipelines or minutes executed.

  3. Customization and Extensibility: Buildkite provides extensive customization and extensibility options through its rich plugin ecosystem, allowing users to tailor their CI/CD pipelines to their specific needs. In comparison, AWS CodePipeline offers limited customization options and relies more on integration with other AWS services for extending its functionality.

  4. Ease of Setup and Configuration: Buildkite is known for its simplicity and ease of setup, enabling developers to get started with creating pipelines quickly and efficiently. AWS CodePipeline, being part of the AWS ecosystem, can have a steeper learning curve due to the complexity of managing AWS resources and configurations required for setting up pipelines.

  5. Scalability: AWS CodePipeline is designed for scalability, allowing users to easily scale their pipelines based on the needs of their projects. Buildkite, while also scalable, may require additional configuration and setup to scale pipelines across a large number of concurrent jobs or complex workflows.

  6. Community Support: Buildkite boasts a strong and active community of users and contributors who provide support, share best practices, and contribute to the development of plugins and integrations. On the other hand, AWS CodePipeline, being a proprietary AWS service, may have limited community support outside of official AWS documentation and support channels.

In Summary, AWS CodePipeline offers seamless integration with AWS services and a consumption-based pricing model, while Buildkite provides extensive customization options, transparent pricing, and a strong community support.

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Pros of AWS CodePipeline
Pros of Buildkite
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    Simple to set up
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    Managed service
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    GitHub integration
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    Parallel Execution
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    Automatic deployment
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    Manual Steps Available
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    Great customer support
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    Github integration
  • 16
    Easy to use
  • 16
    Easy setup
  • 12
    Simplicity
  • 10
    Simple deployments
  • 9
    Simple and powerful configuration
  • 4
    Bitbucket integration
  • 3
    Github enterprise integration
  • 3
    Amazing swag
  • 2
    Integrates with everything
  • 1
    Sourcecode is hosted by source code owner.
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    Configuration in cloud
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    Run your own test containers with their AWS stack file
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    Superior user experience
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    Great ui

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Cons of AWS CodePipeline
Cons of Buildkite
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    No project boards
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    No integration with "Power" 365 tools
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    What is AWS CodePipeline?

    CodePipeline builds, tests, and deploys your code every time there is a code change, based on the release process models you define.

    What is Buildkite?

    CI and build automation tool that combines the power of your own build infrastructure with the convenience of a managed, centralized web UI. Used by Shopify, Basecamp, Digital Ocean, Venmo, Cochlear, Bugsnag and more.

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