CircleCI vs GitHub Actions

The CI/CD platform that's so reliable, you'll forget it's there until it breaks meets github actions. Here's our take.

CircleCI

Nice Pick

The CI/CD platform that's so reliable, you'll forget it's there until it breaks.

Pros

• Orbs make reusing configs across projects a breeze
• Native Docker support for consistent build environments
• Parallel job execution speeds up your pipelines
• Integrates seamlessly with GitHub and Bitbucket

Cons

• Pricing can get steep for teams with heavy usage
• YAML configs can become unwieldy for complex workflows

GitHub Actions

Pros

Cons

The Verdict

Use CircleCI if: You want orbs make reusing configs across projects a breeze and can live with pricing can get steep for teams with heavy usage.

Use GitHub Actions if: You prioritize its strengths over what CircleCI offers.

The Bottom Line

CircleCI wins

The CI/CD platform that's so reliable, you'll forget it's there until it breaks.