AWS CodePipeline vs GitHub Actions comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and GitHub are both solutions in the Build Automation category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3, while GitHub is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.3. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 7.1% mindshare in BA, compared to GitHub’s 10.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of GitHub users who would recommend it.

AWS CodePipeline

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95% willing to recommend

GitHub Actions

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1,608 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

AWS CodePipeline

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between AWS CodePipeline and GitHub Actions based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Build Automation solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

AWS CodePipeline

Ranking in Build Automation

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

GitHub Actions

Ranking in Build Automation

5th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Build Automation category, the mindshare of AWS CodePipeline is 7.1%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GitHub Actions is 10.1%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Udhay Prakash Pethakamsetty

Data Engineer Manager at Capgemini

A fully managed service with excellent integrations and a flexible architecture

Compared to any other tools, AWS products provide better integrations. We have tools for all our needs. The integrations are good. The product is a fully managed service. We specify the various stages in the CI/CD process. We can do it without any external tools. Going through everything is usually an overhead for developers. It is like a configuration. We need to configure it only once. The integration with other AWS services has helped us. Our life as a developer is easy. We need not focus on the integration manually. If we work with third-party tools, we must consider connectivity, role management, security, authentication, and authorization. In AWS CodePipeline, if we have IAM roles configured and KMS for the credentials, we need not worry about anything else. Everything can be done within the tool. The integrations are the best part. We can track everything. The connectivity and scalability are good. The architecture is also flexible enough. We can add multiple things.

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MohamedMostafa1

Chief Software Engineer at Valeo

Handles scalability well, automatically managing execution infrastructure without requiring additional configurationsThe automation feature of GitHub Actions is

I find the automation feature of GitHub Actions most valuable for our building processes. It integrates seamlessly with GitHub, so there's no extra configuration needed, making the building process easy and efficient. GitHub Actions handles scalability well, automatically managing execution infrastructure without requiring additional configurations. We haven't yet explored GitHub Actions' support for AI projects, as we haven't used its AI capabilities.

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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

"Code deployment is the best feature."

"The integration with other applications is fabulous."

"In AWS, the Cloud DevOps is a managed service from CodeCommit and this has removed the need for a lot of manual steps."

"Different applications can be enhanced with AWS CodePipeline"

"The solution's technical support responds whenever you have an issue, especially whenever you need something sorted out from their side."

"Another big advantage is observability."

"The best thing about AWS CodePipeline is that we don't have to manage agents."

"I find performance to be the most valuable CodePipeline feature. It works perfectly and smoothly."

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"It is user-friendly, with clear and organized processes, making it easy to navigate and work with."

"GitHub Actions can be easily configured, especially for environment variables and secrets. The UI is understandable and user-friendly for setting up CI/CD pipelines. I prefer tools like GitLab, where the pipeline starts quickly and is accessible near the commits for easy access. However, many CI/CD tools are interchangeable due to similar features of GitHub Actions and other similar tools."

"The most valuable features of GitHub Actions include its seamless integration within GitHub, which simplifies the CI/CD pipeline setup. The scalability of using different types of runners—both public and private runners—enhances deployment flexibility."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a good product that offers stability and performance."

"I have optimized job execution time by running test scripts in parallel and creating multiple pipelines; we've significantly reduced execution times. What could take 50 minutes can be cut down to just 8 to 10 minutes through these optimizations."

"Creating workflows in YAML format is straightforward and easy to comprehend. This includes both understanding and writing workflows. Additionally, the downloading aspect for third-party instances can also be easily done. It's worth noting that vulnerability analysis and similar tasks should be part of our automation through data workflows. Furthermore, we can break down our processes step by step, starting from building, then moving on to analysis, testing, and finally deploying in production and the clear environment. All of these tasks can be efficiently managed within this platform."

"GitHub Actions is valuable for its ease of use and integration."

"I find the automation feature of GitHub Actions most valuable for our building processes. It integrates seamlessly with GitHub, so there's no extra configuration needed, making the building process easy and efficient. GitHub Actions handles scalability well, automatically managing execution infrastructure without requiring additional configurations. We haven't yet explored GitHub Actions' support for AI projects, as we haven't used its AI capabilities."

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Cons

"It would be a much better tool if it could be made compatible with other cloud services as well since this is an area the product currently lacks."

"From my perspective, some in-built capabilities could be enhanced."

"AWS CodePipeline functions well, but there's room for improvement in providing technical support to regular customers who haven't purchased developer support. I mean, having it available for everyone, even if it's not a 24-hour service. It would be more useful if specific support hours were available for assistance."

"The product’s pricing needs improvement."

"In AWS CodePipeline, we can only use certain tools for which AWS provisions plugins."

"The support team’s response time must be improved."

"The setup time is a bit long."

"The migration process from one source code to another needs improvement."

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"The UI could be better."

"The solution's integration capabilities and UI are areas of concern where improvement is required to make the product more user-friendly."

"The reporting capabilities are somewhat limited."

"There could be more integration options with different platforms."

"The minor drawback of GitHub Actions is the management of the dashboard and pipeline runs, which needs improvement. The dashboard for running pipelines could be better."

"The only issue I have faced is with authorization, particularly when configuring the GitHub token correctly."

"We can leverage this database tool to manage everything within our environment and data burners, allowing for customization and execution. An additional advantage is the capability to modify aspects like file size, making processes more efficient and faster across the pipelines. Regarding improvements or implementations, I believe there should be enhancements made to the deployment tool. It should be integrated as part of the solution. Infrastructure-wise, we already have tools like GitHub and RobSpot, and data enables us to automate various processes, which is quite beneficial. As for further enhancements, I'm uncertain. I've shared everything I know. However, if there's something specific you'd like to see in future releases, a feature that may not exist yet but would be desirable, I can't provide any input on that matter."

"GitHub sometimes makes it difficult to debug actions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of this solution is dependent upon your needs including how many jobs you daily and how many times the developer will be changing codes and completing deployments."

"The product is quite expensive compared to other solutions."

"I would rate the product's pricing a five out of ten."

"AWS offers free business or enterprise support services."

"AWS CodePipeline is quite affordable. I've been running around four pipelines and the cost is around one dollar per month. It rarely exceeds two dollars."

"It is a straightforward approach where you pay for the resources you consume as they offer a subscription-based licensing model."

"The price of the product depends on how many times you run it. The tool offers a pay-as-you-go model."

"The pricing is manageable."

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"The tool's price is okay and reasonable."

"The product is slightly more expensive than some alternatives."

"It's low-priced. Not high, but definitely low."

"Regarding cost, as an enterprise, we negotiate our license and expenses, so I can't provide a specific rating for that."

"For our basic usage, we didn't have to pay."

"It is free and open platform, so I would rate it 1 out of 10."

"Price-wise, GitHub Actions is okay. If I want to use the product's advanced features, then I need to pay the licensing charges for the solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

Which AWS solution would you choose - CodeStar or CodePipeline?

Both AWS solutions deliver solid options, with uniquely different features. AWS CodeStar allows for quick development, building, and deployments of apps. It also provides web application and web se...

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What do you like most about AWS CodePipeline?

Code deployment is the best feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS CodePipeline?

I would rate the pricing for CodePipeline at a five out of ten. It depends on other services being used in conjunction with it. The pricing is a bundle.

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What do you like most about GitHub Actions?

I have optimized job execution time by running test scripts in parallel and creating multiple pipelines; we've significantly reduced execution times. What could take 50 minutes can be cut down to j...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub Actions?

The solution is open source, making it cost-effective for individual users. However, company usage may depend on its scale and specific requirements.

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What needs improvement with GitHub Actions?

GitHub sometimes makes it difficult to debug actions. Improvements in debugging could enhance its usability greatly.

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Comparisons

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Compared 57% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 38% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

GitLab vs GitHub Actions

Compared 7% of the time

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Overview

AWS CodePipeline is a fully managed continuous delivery service that helps you automate your release pipelines for fast and reliable application and infrastructure updates. CodePipeline automates the build, test, and deploy phases of your release process every time there is a code change, based on the release model you define. This enables you to rapidly and reliably deliver features and updates. You can easily integrate AWS CodePipeline with third-party services such as GitHub or with your own custom plugin. With AWS CodePipeline, you only pay for what you use. There are no upfront fees or long-term commitments.

GitHub Actions makes it easy to automate all your software workflows, now with world-class CI/CD. Build, test, and deploy your code right from GitHub. Make code reviews, branch management, and issue triaging work the way you want.

Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers

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