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CircleCI vs Incredibuild comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

CircleCI
Ranking in Build Automation
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
AI Software Development (22nd)
Incredibuild
Ranking in Build Automation
26th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Build Automation category, the mindshare of CircleCI is 4.0%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Incredibuild is 1.4%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Build Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
CircleCI4.0%
Incredibuild1.4%
Other94.6%
Build Automation
 

Featured Reviews

KajalSharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Development Engineering Testing at HighLevel
Continuous pipelines have accelerated releases and improve early defect detection for our teams
One limitation I see in CircleCI is the troubleshooting of complex pipeline failures, which sometimes takes time, especially when multiple jobs or containers are involved. More intelligent root cause insights would be helpful. The configuration experience often depends on YAML setup, which feels more technical for new users not from the DevOps team. A more guided visual pipeline builder would ease onboarding. I also feel that deeper flaky test analytics would add value because quickly identifying unstable tests versus actual product defects is important for QA teams. Integrations are generally strong, but sometimes teams need more plug-and-play connectors for niche tools or simpler setup steps for third-party testing platforms. Making those integrations more seamless would save onboarding time. The technical content in documentation is useful, but in some advanced scenarios, it can take time to find exact solutions. Including troubleshooting guides or real-world examples would be helpful. Regarding support, faster resolution for urgent pipeline blockers is always valuable, especially when builds impact release timelines.
ZM
DevOps Team Leader at Elbit Systems Ltd
Saves time for developers, which saves money for the company
We are using the Incredibuild agent to run multiple processes on all available cores. This is the improvement that we did. Instead of the machine's core doing task after task, it is now running on multiple machines. In my working environment, it is saving time for all our developers in regards to the time consumption of the builds. My team has four people who manage and interact with Incredibuild as a product.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Some of the most valuable features include container-based builds, integration with Bit Bucket and being able to store artifacts."
"The automation workflow in CircleCI related to third-party applications is very good and allows standardization of applications."
"The solution offers continuous integration and continuous delivery."
"CircleCI has positively impacted my organization by bringing in faster deployments, which means we can release faster, receive quicker feedback, and enhance collaboration and communication across the entire team."
"CircleCI has positively impacted our organization by allowing us to improve our workflow and making parts of DevOps easier."
"It's a stable product."
"The automation workflow in CircleCI related to third-party applications is very good and allows standardization of applications."
"CircleCI has impacted my organization positively by removing most of our manual effort and human effort, increasing speed, and removing human error, which has improved our workflow, speed, and efficiency."
"For each build that runs where I need to generate a code, it takes around half an hour instead of an hour and a half."
"It is saving time for developers, which is saving money for the company."
 

Cons

"I chose an 8.5 for my rating because there are still many areas that need to be increased and improved, such as leveraging orbs and replacing custom, complex scripts with pre-built, community-verified orbs to reduce maintenance overhead."
"A return on investment with CircleCI has not been observed, and no relevant metrics such as time saved or fewer employees needed can be shared."
"The solution’s pricing could be better."
"I find that the plans for CircleCI become very expensive for large teams and pipelines, making it somewhat unaffordable for startup companies."
"Billing is a mess."
"Integration with Microsoft Azure is one area for improvement. Azure is growing in its user base, and supports various cloud infrastructure components such as Service Fabric, App Service, etc."
"I rated CircleCI six out of ten because I think they need more transparency in pricing, as there are instances of unclear network data transfer and storage costs related to caching and workspaces."
"Integration with Microsoft Azure is one area for improvement. Azure is growing in its user base, and supports various cloud infrastructure components such as Service Fabric, App Service, etc. Some of Azure’s deployment models (like Kudu) require a steep learning curve, but if CircleCI would come up with such features (deployment to App Service) out of the box, it would be amazing."
"Stability could be improved. I don't know the reason for the instability because there are no logs that help me to understand the problem."
"Stability could be improved. I don't know the reason for the instability because there are no logs that help me to understand the problem."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of CircleCI could be less expensive."
"Its pricing and licensing are annoying. Every year, I need to renew. If I miss the deadline date, all my processes will stop working. So, I would prefer that I wouldn't need to renew every year, instead have another solution for it. Or, if we could have an enterprise license agreement with the company, then the development team wouldn't need to spend time renewing licenses."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
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Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
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Computer Software Company
8%
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Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise10
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CircleCI?
I am not directly involved in pricing, setup cost, and licensing discussions since my manager handles those aspects. I do not have details about the pricing or setup costs that are required.
What needs improvement with CircleCI?
One limitation I see in CircleCI is the troubleshooting of complex pipeline failures, which sometimes takes time, especially when multiple jobs or containers are involved. More intelligent root cau...
What advice do you have for others considering CircleCI?
I rate CircleCI 8 out of 10 overall. It is a reliable and efficient CI/CD platform that significantly helps with automation, faster feedback, and improved release quality. It has strong capabilitie...
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