AWS CodePipeline vs Jenkins
Are you looking for a continuous integration and deployment solution? Good news! We’ve got two of the biggest names in the CI/CD world with us today - AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins, and we’re here to help you compare both; so you can pick the one that suits your business best.
AWS CodePipeline
AWS CodePipeline is a fully managed CI/CD service that automates your pipeline deployments for fast and reliable updates. It also offers an easy-to-use pipeline dashboard that lets you track your pipeline status and progress.
Some of the benefits of using AWS CodePipeline include:
- Native integrations with other AWS services like CodeCommit, CodeDeploy, and CodeBuild, making it easy to set up a pipeline.
- Automatic creation of pipelines with CloudFormation.
- Ability to support deployment to multiple environments, if your application needs separate configurations for each environment.
- Encrypted pipeline data encryption to keep your pipeline information safe.
AWS CodePipeline is priced at $1 per active pipeline per month.
Jenkins
Jenkins is an open-source CI/CD pipeline tool that has been in use for years. It is highly customizable and can fit any unique deployment pipeline requirements.
Some of the benefits of using Jenkins include:
- Large community support that has contributed over 1500 plugins that allow for a wide range of options.
- The flexibility to use any third-party build, test or deployment tools that might be unique to your business.
- High level of control over the entire deployment process.
- The price is right! Jenkins is free, although hosting and associated costs are a consideration.
Comparison
Here we compare both side by side, so you can see the differences easily.
| Features | CodePipeline | Jenkins |
|---|---|---|
| CI/CD Integration | AWS Services | Flexible - supports any third-party tool |
| Visualization | Easy-to-use dashboard | Plugin-based |
| Deployment Environments | Supports multiple environments | Requires externally controlled configuration |
| Pricing | $1 per active pipeline per month | Free and open-source |
Conclusion
Both Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline have their pros and cons. Ultimately, the choice between the two tools depends on your specific needs and priorities. If you need an out-of-the-box solution with native integrations with AWS services, AWS CodePipeline is the way to go. But if you want flexibility and customization and an open-source solution, Jenkins is your best choice.
With this blog post, we hope to have made it easier for you to decide which CI/CD solution is best for your business.