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CircleCI vs Luminance comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

CircleCI
Ranking in AI Software Development
22nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Build Automation (9th)
Luminance
Ranking in AI Software Development
132nd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Contract Management Software (9th), AI Legal & Compliance (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the AI Software Development category, the mindshare of CircleCI is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luminance is 0.4%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AI Software Development Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
CircleCI0.4%
Luminance0.4%
Other99.2%
AI Software Development
 

Featured Reviews

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Software Development Engineering Testing at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Retailer
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CircleCI?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that we are currently using the trial version and are considering purchasing another level of CircleCI, focusing on which tier would be best...
What needs improvement with CircleCI?
As each time code is deployed onto the main branch, the build automatically triggers, saving us time. We have reduced our manual efforts significantly after the initial setup. We used to spend arou...
What advice do you have for others considering CircleCI?
CircleCI is an amazing tool. It is fast, modern, and integrates with most systems, whether repositories or notification systems. CircleCI is a very powerful tool and you should at least try it once...
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