Jenkins alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Jenkins: maintenance and plugin upgrades are a constant chore, and dated user interface. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Jenkins, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitHub Actions currently ranks first.
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Best Jenkins alternative for most people
GitHub ActionsHosted, no servers to patch, right beside your GitHub code.
Best Jenkins alternative for a free option
Woodpecker CILightweight container-based CI that is far easier to run.
Best Jenkins alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitLabBuilt-in CI/CD with self-managed runners and less plugin sprawl.
Best Jenkins alternative for open source
GoCDOpen-source CD server with first-class pipeline modelling.
Best Jenkins alternative for self-hosting
TeamCitySelf-hosted CI with a more polished UI and a free tier.
Best Jenkins alternative for working in the browser
BuildkiteKeep builds on your own machines without running the control plane.
Jenkins alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Jenkins?
GitHub Actions ranks first right now. Hosted, no servers to patch, right beside your GitHub code. GitLab and TeamCity follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Jenkins?
Yes. GitHub Actions (free plan + paid), GitLab (free plan + paid), TeamCity (free plan + paid) and Buildkite (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Jenkins?
Yes: GitLab, Woodpecker CI and GoCD. GitLab, Woodpecker CI and GoCD can also be self-hosted.
Which Jenkins alternatives work on Linux?
TeamCity, Woodpecker CI and GoCD run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Jenkins?
The complaints we hear most: maintenance and plugin upgrades are a constant chore; dated user interface; groovy pipelines can become hard to manage.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Jenkins, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.