A detailed comparison of Smart Engine 12 and Jenkins to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Smart Engine 12 is a devops platform for modern teams.
Open-source automation server for continuous integration and continuous deployment.
| Plan | Smart Engine 12 | Jenkins |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✗ No | ✓ Open source |
| Lowest Paid | $29/month | $15/month |
| Enterprise | $299/month+ | Custom |
| Feature | Smart Engine 12 | Jenkins |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure as Code | ✓ | — |
| Multi-cloud support | ✓ | — |
| Container orchestration | ✓ | — |
| Auto-scaling | ✓ | — |
| Automated workflows | ✓ | — |
| Team collaboration | ✓ | — |
| CI/CD pipelines | — | ✓ |
| Plugin ecosystem | — | ✓ |
| Distributed builds | — | ✓ |
| Pipeline as Code | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.1 | ⭐ 4.3 |
Choose Smart Engine 12 if: You need teams that need scalable devops workflows. Smart Engine 12 excels with its fast implementation and strong automation features.
Choose Jenkins if: You need complex ci/cd workflows and enterprise automation. Jenkins stands out with its highly customizable and large plugin ecosystem.
Best free option: Jenkins offers a free tier (Open source).
It depends on your needs. Smart Engine 12 is better for teams that need scalable devops workflows, while Jenkins is better for complex ci/cd workflows and enterprise automation. Both are excellent tools rated 4.1 and 4.3 respectively.
Smart Engine 12 starts at $29/month while Jenkins starts at $15/month. Jenkins also has a free tier.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Jenkins's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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