Bazel
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VisitBazel vs FASTBuild
What both publish
| Fact | Bazel | FASTBuild |
|---|---|---|
| Caching | Teams and continuous integration systems can share build outputs through a remote cache, which requires a separately chosen and maintained backend server. | Compilation results can be shared between builds using a local or network cache. |
| Purpose | Bazel is an open-source tool that automates software builds and tests. | FASTBuild is an open-source build system for scalable compilation, caching, and network distribution. |
| Support | The documentation points users to community support channels including Slack and Stack Overflow, as well as an issue tracker. | The site directs bug reports, feature requests and questions to GitHub issues and provides online or downloadable documentation. |
Bazel plans
- BazelFree
FASTBuild plans
- FASTBuild v1.20Free
Pick Bazel if…
Bazel suits software teams working with large codebases, multiple compiled languages, multiple target platforms or extensive test suites. It may also fit projects that want cached builds and basic CI failure signaling.
Pick FASTBuild if…
FASTBuild is for large studios and independent developers building for PC, Mac, Linux, consoles, smartphones, or retro systems. It suits teams looking to use caching or networked compilation and able to manage the required compiler and worker setup.