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Bazel vs GNU Make comparison

Bazel and GNU are both solutions in the Build Automation category. Bazel is ranked #19, while GNU is ranked #17 with an average rating of 9.0. Bazel holds a 3.2% mindshare in BA, compared to GNU’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of GNU users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

Bazel
Ranking in Build Automation
19th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
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GNU Make
Ranking in Build Automation
17th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Build Automation category, the mindshare of Bazel is 3.2%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GNU Make is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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GNU Make is used as a build system tool. Most people don't use GNU Make directly but utilize other systems like CMake to generate Make files, which are then run by GNU Make. This is common for tasks like compiling C++ code. In the industry, AI developers, for example, use GNU Make in their work…
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Manufacturing Company
20%
Computer Software Company
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Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GNU Make?
GNU Make is a free solution that comes with Linux, which positively impacts operational costs by eliminating licensing fees.
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What needs improvement with GNU Make?
I am not familiar enough with it to suggest any specific new features or areas for improvement. It occupies its niche well.
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What is your primary use case for GNU Make?
GNU Make is used as a build system tool. Most people don't use GNU Make directly but utilize other systems like CMake to generate Make files, which are then run by GNU Make. This is common for task...
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Make is a tool which controls the generation of executables and other non-source files of a program from the program's source files.
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