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Jenkins alternatives

Jenkins is an open-source automation server for building, testing and deploying software via CI/CD pipelines. Here are 24 similar tools on DevHunt, starting with the closest matches.

Quick answerThe best free Jenkins alternative is Woodpecker CI, for simple open-source CI. Pick GitHub Actions for CI/CD built into GitHub, or CircleCI for hosted CI service.

Jenkins is a free alternative to GitHub Actions.

At a glance

4 closest to Jenkins
ToolBest forPricingVotesComparison
GitHub ActionsCI/CD built into GitHubPaid—vs Jenkins →
CircleCIHosted CI servicePaid—vs Jenkins →
GitLab CICI/CD within GitLabPaid—vs Jenkins →
Woodpecker CISimple open-source CIFree, open source—vs Jenkins →

How to choose

  • For CI/CD built into GitHub: GitHub Actions (paid)
  • For hosted CI service: CircleCI (paid)
  • For CI/CD within GitLab: GitLab CI (paid)
  • For simple open-source CI: Woodpecker CI (free, open source)
  • For extensible CI/CD automation server: Jenkins itself

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FAQ

What is the best alternative to Jenkins?+

The closest Jenkins alternatives are GitHub Actions (CI/CD built into GitHub), CircleCI (hosted CI service) and GitLab CI (CI/CD within GitLab). Woodpecker CI is also close. Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Jenkins.

What is the best free alternative to Jenkins?+

Woodpecker CI (simple open-source CI) is the closest free alternative to Jenkins.

Is there an open source alternative to Jenkins?+

Yes. Woodpecker CI (simple open-source CI) is open source.

What is Jenkins used for?+

Jenkins is an open-source automation server for building, testing and deploying software via CI/CD pipelines. Common uses: automating builds and tests for multi-language projects, deploying applications to multiple environments from a single pipeline and scaling CI workloads across a fleet of build agents.

Is Jenkins free?+

Jenkins is open source and free to use.