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At a Glance
Gradle Build Tool
Gradle Build Tool
Star Rating
(38)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Gradle Build Tool
Jenkins
Jenkins
Star Rating
(520)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Jenkins
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Jenkins excels in its integration capabilities, with a score of 9.2, allowing seamless connections with a wide range of tools and services, which is crucial for complex CI/CD pipelines.
  • Reviewers mention that Gradle Build Tool shines in its extensibility, scoring 9.0, enabling users to customize their build processes extensively, which is particularly beneficial for projects with unique requirements.
  • G2 users highlight Jenkins' strong automation features, scoring 9.3, which streamline repetitive tasks and enhance productivity, making it a preferred choice for teams focused on continuous integration.
  • Users on G2 report that Gradle's test customization capabilities, with a score of 8.9, allow for tailored testing strategies, which is essential for teams needing specific testing frameworks or methodologies.
  • Reviewers say that Jenkins' pipeline control, rated at 8.9, provides robust management of complex workflows, which is vital for teams handling multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Users mention that Gradle's reporting features, scoring 8.4, offer detailed insights into build processes, helping teams to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Gradle Build Tool
No pricing available
Jenkins
No pricing available
Free Trial
Gradle Build Tool
No trial information available
Jenkins
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
33
8.9
433
Ease of Use
8.3
33
7.9
439
Ease of Setup
8.0
17
7.8
218
Ease of Admin
8.1
16
7.9
201
Quality of Support
7.7
24
7.8
343
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
9
8.4
155
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
31
8.1
422
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.5
804
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
136
Not enough data
8.7
137
Not enough data
8.6
135
Management
Not enough data
8.4
130
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.9
624
Management
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.6
64
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
70
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.0
71
Processes
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
9.2
69
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Not enough data
8.9
647
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
111
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Not enough data
8.9
111
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
107
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Verified
Management
Not enough data
9.2
106
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Not enough data
8.8
108
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Not enough data
8.4
104
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gradle Build Tool
Gradle Build Tool
Jenkins
Jenkins
Gradle Build Tool and Jenkins are categorized as Build Automation
Unique Categories
Gradle Build Tool
Gradle Build Tool has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gradle Build Tool
Gradle Build Tool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
58.3%
Jenkins
Jenkins
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Gradle Build Tool
Gradle Build Tool
Information Technology and Services
27.8%
Internet
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Higher Education
8.3%
Telecommunications
5.6%
Other
25.0%
Jenkins
Jenkins
Information Technology and Services
28.5%
Computer Software
24.3%
Financial Services
5.3%
Internet
5.1%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Other
33.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Gradle Build Tool
Gradle Build Tool
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Balaji K.
BK
Balaji K.
Verified User in Telecommunications

Gradle is a very powerful build tool in circumstances, especially where multi-level projects need to be developed. The underlying DSL language makes it easier to configure and use

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Internet

Slow and bulky. Even something as simple as "gradle clean" can take a minute. In an atypical Java fashion, its over-architected. Its DSL is unintuitive for Java developers.

Jenkins
Jenkins
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AM
Anthony M.
Verified User in Internet

Easy configuration. Good visualization of deployment data.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Internet
Verified User in Internet

Markup. All the configuration is stored in XML, which imho is overkill for what Jenkins does. It also makes version control awkward. I really wish I could use git to keep track of versions of jobs and also as deployment method. Linux sys admins tend to live...

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Discussions
Gradle Build Tool
Gradle Build Tool Discussions
Is maven or gradle better?
1 comment
SP
Gradle is far better in my opinion. While Maven works, the XML POM files are extremely verbose and awkward. The design principles of Maven make projects...Read more
Is maven or gradle better?
1 comment
SP
For non-trivial build situations, without question Gradle is the better tool. Maven works in simple cases, even though it is still overly verbose. However,...Read more
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Gradle Build Tool has no more discussions with answers
Jenkins
Jenkins Discussions
Does it integrate with Microsoft Project?
1 comment
Gaurav S.
GS
Yes, you can setup or integrate Jenkins with your Microsoft...Read more
Is there any plan to change jenkins UX/UI
1 comment
Shawn C.
SC
Can we use Jenkins to pull from a Azure Repo instead of a GitHub repo?Read more
What is Jenkins used for?
1 comment
deusimar p.
DP
Jenkins is an open-source automation tool primarily used for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). It helps developers automate parts of...Read more