Jenkins vs Microsoft Azure comparison

The compared Jenkins and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. Jenkins is ranked #4 in BA , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 8.4% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ISI , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 13.5% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Jenkins users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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88% willing to recommend

Microsoft Azure

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9,966 Comparison Views

95% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Jenkins

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Build Automation (4th)

Microsoft Azure

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

321

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (1st), PaaS Clouds (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Jenkins and Microsoft Azure aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Jenkins is designed for Build Automation and holds a mindshare of 8.4%, down 11.2% compared to last year.
Microsoft Azure, on the other hand, focuses on Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS), holds 13.5% mindshare, down 18.5% since last year.

Build Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Jenkins	8.4%
GitLab	11.1%
GitHub Actions	9.6%
Other	70.9%

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Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Azure	13.5%
Amazon AWS	16.9%
Alibaba Cloud	11.0%
Other	58.6%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

Featured Reviews

AllenUmlas

Engineer at Etisalat

Streamlines the CI/CD process with its user-friendly interface, extensive plugin ecosystem and efficient automation capabilities

Jenkins is incredibly user-friendly, so I haven't encountered any difficulties using it. It's the only product I've used for automation, but I find it to be very intuitive and effective. Jenkins has been instrumental in automating our build and deployment processes. We're leveraging Jenkins to automate tasks related to Telco, particularly in upgrading the manual orchestration. It's a critical tool for streamlining our operations.

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Syed Abid

Snr. Infrastructure Architect (Data Centre) at LogicEra

Versatile integrations and reliable customer satisfaction elevate cloud service experience

For Microsoft Azure improvement, they need to enhance their support system. The first level of support should be improved in terms of quality and response time. They need more technical support at the first level, as there are currently only one or two technical people among five to ten staff members at this level. They should ensure that the first level support is more technical because we normally provide services to technical users ourselves. When an issue arises, it usually escalates to the second or third level. When facing first level support, they may have limited knowledge and only collect screenshots to forward to their seniors. They should ensure that the first level support is aligned with L2 and L3 to better assist us, especially since we mention in the ticket that our issues are related to specific problems and require that sort of support.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I am not aware of the available options in the market right now compared to Jenkins, but I am pretty much happy with the service that Jenkins is providing our company."

"We can schedule anything with Jenkins, which is useful for deployment or anything that requires scheduling. It also has multiple plugins we can use for Maven, JUnit, etc."

"Jenkins is particularly valuable since it saves time by automating manual tasks."

"It can scale easily."

"I like that you can find a wide range of plugins for Jenkins."

"With Jenkins, the pipeline will take your code from any versioning system like GitHub or Bitbucket. All the security scans can happen in one go and then all the tests also get run. You can just build one container in it and deploy it."

"The most valuable features of Jenkins are the ease of use and the information about how to use the features is readily available on the internet. Additionally, with the solution, I can use other reporting tools, such as Flow."

"We really appreciate that this solution is plug and play. When coding in the version control system, this product completes the build process automatically."

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"The solution has proven to be quite stable so far."

"One of the most valuable features of Microsoft Azure is the compatibility with all of our Windows applications and other Microsoft technologies"

"Data analytics is one of the efficient features as well."

"I like the familiarity of this solution."

"The performance of Azure DevOps services is really impressive."

"The product has been quite stable."

"The most valuable features are the interface and customizability."

"The stability has been excellent."

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Cons

"They need to improve their documentation."

"Jenkins relies on the old version of interface for configuration management. This needs improvement."

"I would like to have an integrated dashboard on top of it and a better UX to look at. The dashboard could be better in terms of integration with other tools. We should be able to have a single pane of glass across all the tools that we use where Jenkins is the pipeline. This can be a very good upgrade to it."

"This solution would be improved with the inclusion of an Artifactory (Universal artifact repository manager)."

"Jenkins can sometimes run slow, especially when restarting after a plugin installation or when returning from a pipeline view to the dashboard."

"The upgrades need improvement."

"We sometimes face challenges during version upgrades, such as failures when migrating Kubernetes versions."

"The onboarding of Jenkins should be smoother, and it should have more pipelines available as it's deployed on many different servers."

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"I would recommend some enhancement regarding integration features."

"Establishing the account in the beginning was very difficult."

"The solution should improve the shared cache. For the shared cache, Microsoft uses RADIUS third-party services. We have a lot of trouble with RADIUS and I suppose that is due to the fact that is not owned completely by Microsoft."

"The customer support can become pricey at times if you don't have proper plans."

"In my opinion, what could be improved is making the actual costs more predictable. It is very difficult to estimate the cost or the budget you are going to need to run your environment in Azure Cloud. You have to be a specialist to understand how you will be charged, which constantly changes."

"Technical support needs to be better."

"I would say an improvement could be allowing for more external, third-party tools. However, I think that's their vision, how they develop the product."

"There was a time when the solution was updated on their side and all of our functions stopped working. This issue could be worked on to prevent it from happening in the future. They must give us the information of when they are going to updates on the platform side so that we can take the appropriate measures on our side as well."

More Microsoft Azure cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is open-source."

"The open-source version is free, but small companies would not be able to afford the cloud-based version."

"Jenkins is open-source, so it is free."

"The pricing for Jenkins is free."

"We are using the free version of Jenkins. There are no costs or licensing."

"This is an open-source solution for the basic features. However, if an organization wishes to include specific functionality, outside of the basic package, there are extra costs involved."

"The solution is open source."

"Jenkins is not expensive and reasonably priced."

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"Its costing can be improved. Its licensing is monthly. In addition to the standard license fee, there is a transactional cost."

"Customers pay for our software and use our solution as a service through monthly payments. They don't pay the licensing fee directly to Microsoft."

"Everything involves an annual commitment with a monthly charge."

"I would like to see it more easily accessible."

"The long-term cost is higher than if you set up the servers on-premises, which is something that could be improved through more competitive pricing."

"The cost-benefit equation for Azure is very good, particularly for small applications. However, Microsoft should do much, much more to improve how costs are communicated and how to forecast them. The Azure Pricing Calculator is not useful."

"All cloud services are expensive."

"In countries experiencing high inflation, the cost of Azure services can be significantly impacted. This can result in higher expenses compared to other regions."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	56

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	140
Midsize Enterprise	53
Large Enterprise	148

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What do you like most about Jenkins?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jenkins?

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Overview

Jenkins is an award-winning application that monitors executions of repeated jobs, such as building a software project or jobs run by cron.

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Microsoft Azure integrates services and offers flexibility, ensuring compatibility with diverse environments. Its scalability, security, and cost-efficient features enhance deployment and management, making it ideal for infrastructure services and application hosting.

Azure provides a comprehensive suite of tools for application deployment, virtual machine management, and data analytics. It allows seamless integration with Power BI and offers a user-friendly interface supported by detailed documentation and technical support. Though users appreciate its capabilities, they sometimes face challenges with costs, setup, and interface complexity, alongside integration and performance issues. Frequent updates and a learning curve are also noted, though Azure's cloud-based security and scalability remain critical for disaster recovery and business continuity.

What are Azure's key features?

Integrated Services: Ensures compatibility with Microsoft and non-Microsoft environments.
Scalability: Supports growing business demands with flexible computing power.
Security: Offers robust cloud-based security features for data protection.
Cost Efficiency: Provides options that optimize costs for diverse requirements.
Application Deployment: Facilitates quick rollout of apps and services.

What benefits should users expect from Azure?

Operational Optimization: Allows companies to streamline processes effectively.
Innovative Efficiency: Empowers businesses to innovate with powerful tools.
Reliable Support: Backed by strong technical support and comprehensive documentation.
Flexible Cloud Solutions: Offers a range of options for cloud migrations and infrastructure management.

Microsoft Azure is widely implemented in industries like financial services, healthcare, and logistics for hosting enterprise applications and vital services. Companies utilize its capabilities for IoT applications, DevOps, and Kubernetes clusters, benefiting from its cloud migrations, data analytics, and active directory support.

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BMW, Toyota, easyJet, NBC Sports, HarperCollins, Aviva, TalkTalk Business, Avanade, and Telenor.

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