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At a Glance
Buildbot
Buildbot
Star Rating
(20)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Travis CI
Travis CI
Star Rating
(92)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $13.75
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Buildbot excels in its extensibility, with a score of 8.8, allowing for custom plugins and integrations, which is particularly beneficial for teams with unique workflows. In contrast, Travis CI shines in integrations, scoring 9.4, making it easier to connect with various third-party services seamlessly.
  • Reviewers mention that Buildbot's automation capabilities are impressive, scoring 9.8, which allows for complex build processes to be automated effectively. However, Travis CI also offers strong automation features, scoring 9.4, but some users feel it could be more intuitive in setting up automated workflows.
  • G2 users highlight that Buildbot's processes and workflow management score of 9.6 is a standout feature, providing robust tools for managing CI/CD pipelines. Conversely, Travis CI's score of 9.4 in the same area indicates solid performance, but some users feel it lacks the depth of customization that Buildbot offers.
  • Users on G2 report that Buildbot's ease of use is a common pain point, with a score of 6.5, suggesting that new users may face a steeper learning curve. In contrast, Travis CI's ease of use score of 8.8 indicates a more user-friendly interface, making it easier for teams to get started quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Buildbot's quality of support is rated at 6.4, which some users find lacking, especially when troubleshooting complex issues. On the other hand, Travis CI's support quality score of 8.3 is viewed more favorably, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team.
  • Users say that while Buildbot has a solid deployment-ready staging score of 8.8, Travis CI's overall functionality in this area is perceived as more streamlined, contributing to its higher overall satisfaction ratings among small business users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buildbot
No pricing available
Travis CI
Travis CI Usage Based
Starting at $13.75
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Free Trial
Buildbot
No trial information available
Travis CI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
17
9.2
86
Ease of Use
6.5
18
8.8
86
Ease of Setup
8.1
12
9.0
27
Ease of Admin
8.5
12
8.9
26
Quality of Support
6.4
12
8.3
59
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
9
9.1
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
17
9.2
86
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.2
48
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Management
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Continuous IntegrationHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
9.3
48
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
8
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Not enough data
9.4
8
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Not enough data
9.0
8
Management
Not enough data
9.4
8
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Not enough data
9.4
8
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Not enough data
9.2
8
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buildbot
Buildbot
Travis CI
Travis CI
Buildbot and Travis CI are categorized as Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
Unique Categories
Buildbot
Buildbot has no unique categories
Travis CI
Travis CI is categorized as Build Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buildbot
Buildbot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.0%
Travis CI
Travis CI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Buildbot
Buildbot
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Research
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Internet
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Travis CI
Travis CI
Computer Software
38.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.8%
Internet
6.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Education Management
4.3%
Other
23.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Buildbot
Buildbot
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Charlie K.
CK
Charlie K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The flexibility of the framework. When one thinks of it in a framework vs a product, Buildbot becomes much more. Design and use the framework to fit you needs

Most Helpful Critical Review
Travis CI
Travis CI
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhas B.
AB
Abhas B.
Verified User in Computer Software

I like most the Github integration part of Travis CI. When you have an existing Github (either open source or closed source) project, it can work seamlessly with the existing structure and integrates on 1-click without almost any effort on your part. The...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ben E.
BE
Ben E.
Verified User in Computer Software

Builds can take a while to start however their new container-based infrastructure is aiming to fix this issue. Limited to just GitHub repositories.

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Discussions
Buildbot
Buildbot Discussions
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Travis CI
Travis CI Discussions
[On-prem] Why choose Travis CI over Jenkins?
1 comment
Official Response from Travis CI
- Easy to maintain and upgrade: Upgrading to the newest release takes only five minutes. Travis CI Enterprise allows your ops/ infrastructure team to...Read more
[Hosted] What is a concurrent job?
1 comment
Official Response from Travis CI
Every commit triggers a single job by default. If two commits have been pushed on the Startup plan, they'll be run right away. Subsequent commits have to...Read more
[On-prem] What are the features of Travis CI Enterprise?
1 comment
Official Response from Travis CI
- Easy configuration: Your build configuration is just as important as your code. That’s why it’s committed to your repository, and we fetch it when...Read more