What is the difference between jenkins and Urbancode build?
jenkins | Urbancode build |
Jenkins is open framework for automating the repeative tasks and has great plugins which can be used to create entire automated customized continous integration framework. | Urbancode build(uBuild) is for automating the repeative tasks and has great limited sets of plugins which can be used to create entire automated continous integration flow. |
Jenkins can deliver core CI loop: Detect a change, do a build, test, and deliver feedback and its open framework allows and can be used for software Deployment as well. | Urbancode build(uBuild) can deliver core CI loop: Detect a change, do a build, test, and deliver feedback but it can be not be used for deployment. Urbancode Deploy(uDeploy) is another product by IBM which can be used for deployment. |
Jenkins can be extended with Large sets of plugins https://plugins.jenkins.io/ | Urbancode build(uBuild) can be extended with Limited sets of plugins https://developer.ibm.com/urbancode/plugins/ |
Jenkins is one of top active Open Source and free developed in Java. | Urbancode build(uBuild) is properiety tool by IBM, previously known as Urbancode and developed in Java |
Jenkins has plugins which needs extra learning curve by development teams for centrally defined templates | Urbancode build(uBuild) has built-in Easy addition of new projects by development teams based on centrally defined templates |
Jenkins has Dependency management and but not awareness. Build based on project relationships. | Urbancode build(uBuild) has Dependency management and awareness. Build based on project relationships. |
My Recommendation β Jenkins













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