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 9.1% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ISI , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 14.9% 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

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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 9.1%, down 11.4% compared to last year.
Microsoft Azure, on the other hand, focuses on Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS), holds 14.9% mindshare, down 18.2% since last year.

Build Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Jenkins	9.1%
GitLab	12.2%
GitHub Actions	10.0%
Other	68.7%

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Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Azure	14.9%
Amazon AWS	16.6%
Alibaba Cloud	12.0%
Other	56.5%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

Featured Reviews

Annamalai Pts

DevOps Engineer at Tech Mahindra Limited

Streamlined CI/CD pipelines with powerful integration and an easy setup

I use Jenkins as a CI/CD tool. We create pipelines using Jenkins, with stages for Maven builds, Docker image builds, SonarQube integration, and deploying the image to a Kubernetes cluster, AWS EKS Jenkins has made the developers' work very easy. They commit to the remote repository, and…

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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

"Has enabled full automation of the company."

"GitHub linking is pretty good. We have a deployment application where we can run our tests and add various variables to be passed as assertions to those tests. This is pretty fluid with Jenkins."

"Jenkins is very customizable."

"The most valuable aspect of this solution is that there are multiple features. We can abstract certain variables and then build our deployment routine while being able to do some abstraction onto the SSH connections."

"The automated elements are easy to use and you can put them into your server."

"I like the business logs. It's a very useful tool. Client-server communication is also very fast."

"We benefit from Kubernetes' ability to autoscale pods and use horizontal pod autoscalers to adjust the number of pods based on metrics like CPU or memory usage, ensuring efficient resource allocation and stability under load."

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

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"It's a flexible solution."

"User interface and portal are great."

"The management part of it is good. Its UI is simple to use. The cost management and billing part is also good. These are the top things that I like in Azure."

"The feature that we like best is integration with Active Directory."

"It's easy to use, and it's scalable. If we want to grow our product more, we can do it."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the ease of use."

"It is stable and scalable. It is useful for many applications and services, such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive."

"The performance is good."

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Cons

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

"I sometimes face a bottleneck when installing the plugins on an offline machine. Mapping the dependencies and then installing the correct sequence of dependencies is a nightmare, and it took me two days to do it."

"The solution could improve by having more advanced integrations."

"It can be improved by including automated mobile reporting integrations."

"Better and easy-to-use integration with Docker would be an improvement."

"Developer documentation for plugins, plugin development, integrations: Sometimes it’s tricky to do pretty obvious things."

"We cannot change the ownership of any directory or file or any kind of directory."

"Tasks such as deployment, cloning, database switchover, and all other database missions and tasks are being done through Jenkins. If a job does not go through, at times the error message does not clearly indicate what caused the failure. I have to escalate it to the Jenkins DevOps team just to see what caused the failure. If the error message is clear, then I wouldn't have to escalate the issue to different teams."

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"Its subscription price could be cheaper."

"One area where Microsoft Azure could improve is in offering a broader range of pre-built plugins and tools compared to AWS."

"Azure could be made more user-friendly."

"We use Microsoft Server 2019 and 2016. And I didn't like the 2019 client, so we had to downgrade back to 2016. The main issue there was its monitoring system. Our client needed an alternative, and if they were using more Windows products, they also needed to make that downgrade."

"There are many bugs in the solutions and we already have a ticket to Microsoft. Their content team is working on that."

"The solution lacks fluidity and is not intuitive."

"I would recommend some enhancement regarding integration features."

"Ideally, Microsoft Azure should be compatible with the applications that we are using in my environment."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's free software with a big community behind it, which is very good."

"It is a free product."

"The solution is open source."

"It could be cheaper because there are many solutions available in the market. We are paying yearly."

"The solution is one of the lowest costs compared to competitors."

"We are using the freeware version of Jenkins."

"We use the tool's open-source version which is free. There is an enterprise version which is expensive but comes with better support."

"Jenkins is not expensive and reasonably priced."

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"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"Price could always be cheaper. Its licensing and usage aren't always cheap. We pay monthly."

"Its price can be cheaper. Price is always an issue. We pay around $10,000 per month for all resources."

"The cost structure is like most cloud-based services. The solution could be cheaper, it is always better to be cheaper."

"I rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."

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

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

"The solution's licensing costs are yearly."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

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

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Jenkins?

Jenkins has been instrumental in automating our build and deployment processes.

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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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