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AWS CodeStar vs GitHub Actions comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

AWS CodeStar
Ranking in Build Automation
22nd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Release Automation (13th)
GitHub Actions
Ranking in Build Automation
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Build Automation category, the mindshare of AWS CodeStar is 0.6%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GitHub Actions is 11.5%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Integration with various environments and cloud providers enhances automation
I use GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines. I automate infrastructure, deployment, and all processes. Most companies use CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Actions is one of the tools available for this purpose The most valuable feature of GitHub Actions is that it is completely free. It can be integrated…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

Which AWS solution would you choose - CodeStar or CodePipeline?
Both AWS solutions deliver solid options, with uniquely different features. AWS CodeStar allows for quick development, building, and deployments of apps. It also provides web application and web se...
What do you like most about GitHub Actions?
I have optimized job execution time by running test scripts in parallel and creating multiple pipelines; we've significantly reduced execution times. What could take 50 minutes can be cut down to j...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub Actions?
I would rate pricing a seven, which leans toward the expensive side. However, there is still value for money, and that's why we continue using it.
What needs improvement with GitHub Actions?
Frankly, I cannot imagine something that could be improved in GitHub Actions; there's a lot of capabilities, and the feature set is more advanced than we use. The pricing is high for the advanced s...
 

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Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
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