GitHub Actions vs CircleCI

GitHub Actions meets the ci/cd platform that's so reliable, you'll forget it's there until it breaks. Here's our take.

GitHub Actions

Nice Pick

Pros

Cons

CircleCI

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

The Verdict

Use GitHub Actions if: You want the better option and can live with its tradeoffs.

Use CircleCI if: You prioritize orbs make reusing configs across projects a breeze over what GitHub Actions offers.

The Bottom Line

GitHub Actions wins