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Tekton vs Travis CI comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Tekton
Ranking in Build Automation
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Travis CI
Ranking in Build Automation
21st
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Build Automation category, the mindshare of Tekton is 12.0%, up from 9.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Travis CI is 0.9%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Build Automation
 

Featured Reviews

AjayKrishna - PeerSpot reviewer
If you're dealing with many applications and need a reliable, scalable, and efficient system, I'd recommend this solution
Tekton's most important feature is its cloud-native nature. Unlike Jenkins, which may not scale as efficiently, Tekton's CI pipeline can automatically scale up to handle increased workload demands without needing manual adjustments. Another important aspect is the level of customization offered by Tekton. Each task in the CI pipeline can be customized independently, allowing developers to write code in various languages like shell scripting, Java, or Python and incorporate them into the pipeline as needed. This level of abstraction and customization greatly benefits developers in creating efficient CI pipelines. Also, it can be challenging to understand the logs and troubleshoot issues without clear guidance. It's not always easy to reach technical support and get immediate answers. In my opinion, improvement in this area would be beneficial.
Pravar Agrawal - PeerSpot reviewer
YAML-based configuration and simple deployment but user interface needs modernizing
Travis CI is an okay tool, and I am forced to use it as part of my job. I don't maintain it; it is running somewhere else, and I don't have control over it. The interface is very basic and not user-friendly; it feels like it was stuck in 2010. It is very basic and designed for lightweight CI work, and it cannot handle heavy CI. You cannot do branched flows, and you will have to write shell scripts to send calls here and there. The pipelines are not as detailed as some other CI/CD tools. If Travis is down, you don't have any control over it and need to reach out to their customer support.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The tool offers flexibility and compatibility."
"The platform's most valuable feature is its cloud-native and Kubernetes-ready design."
"Tekton is an orchestrator. It provides seamless integration for our pipelines. It offers robust support for executing tasks within the pipeline, allowing us to set up and run pipelines quickly."
"The flexibility of Tekton is the most valuable feature"
"It is an open-source tool, which makes it highly adaptable."
"Tekton allows you to categorize tasks according to your needs and minimizes the amount of code needed."
"Tekton has a user interface that facilitates time savings, making it more user-friendly than Jenkins."
"Tekton is a stable product."
"The only thing I like about Travis CI is that you have a YAML file to define a Travis flow."
 

Cons

"It tends to occupy a significant amount of disk space on the node, which could potentially pose challenges."
"Tekton lacks integration capabilities compared to other CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Travis."
"The user interface of Tekton could be improved."
"One area where Tekton can improve is log management."
"Initially, working with YAML configuration can be challenging using the solution."
"Configuring Tekton requires a deep understanding of Kubernetes, which can be difficult for developers."
"The product's version update management process needs improvement."
"Improvements could include introducing a UI-based pipeline development feature, such as drag and drop, which would help individuals with limited technical knowledge start building pipelines."
"The interface is very basic and not user-friendly; it feels like it was stuck in 2010."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is open-source and free to use."
"The product is free of cost."
"The product is free and open-source."
"The solution is open-source."
"It is entirely open source and free of charge."
"Tekton is an open-source tool."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
8%
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Company Size

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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

How does Tekton compare with Jenkins?
When you are evaluating tools for automating your own GitOps-based CI/CD workflow, it is important to keep your requirements and use cases in mind. Tekton deployment is complex and it is not very e...
What do you like most about Tekton?
Its seamless integration with Kubernetes, being built on top of it and utilizing Custom Resource Definitions, ensures a smooth experience within Kubernetes environments exclusively.
What needs improvement with Tekton?
Regarding areas for improvement in Tekton, I have not encountered significant issues. It works well for our use case. However, incorporating AI could be a potential enhancement in the future.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Travis CI?
I'm not too sure about the pricing of Travis or how the agreement works.
What needs improvement with Travis CI?
Travis CI is an okay tool, and I am forced to use it as part of my job. I don't maintain it; it is running somewhere else, and I don't have control over it. The interface is very basic and not user...
What is your primary use case for Travis CI?
Travis CI is mainly used to run integration tests as part of the deployment, which I do on Kubernetes. The Travis workflows are integrated with any changes in my code. It will have different jobs, ...
 

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