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CircleCI vs Jenkins 2026
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Quick Verdict
CircleCI has a higher overall rating (4.4 vs 4.2), indicating stronger user satisfaction. Jenkins is more affordable at $0/mo vs $30/mo. Both are strong options in the Continuous Integration category. Choose based on your specific needs, team size, and feature priorities.
CircleCI
Starting Price
$30/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.4/ 5.0
Integrations
100
Mobile App
No
Jenkins
Starting Price
$0/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.2/ 5.0
Integrations
1800
Mobile App
No
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CircleCI | Jenkins |
|---|---|---|
| build minutes | 6000 | unlimited |
| parallelism | ||
| docker support | ||
| caching | ||
| orbs | ||
| workflows | ||
| insights | via_plugins | |
| arm support |
Best For
CircleCI
- Teams needing fast, reliable CI/CD
- Organizations using Docker heavily
- Projects requiring advanced workflows
Jenkins
- Teams wanting self-hosted CI/CD
- Organizations with complex custom needs
- Enterprises with strict data control requirements
Limitations
CircleCI
- Can get expensive at scale
- Complex configuration for beginners
- Credit-based pricing can be confusing
Jenkins
- Requires self-hosting and maintenance
- Steep learning curve
- Plugin ecosystem can be overwhelming