Bazel
6.7#4 in build automation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitBazel vs sbt
What both publish
| Fact | Bazel | sbt |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Google identifies Bazel as its own build tool. | The sbt homepage credits the Scala Center; the Center describes itself as an open source foundation and a unit within EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland. |
| Purpose | Bazel is an open-source tool that automates software builds and tests. | sbt is a build tool for Scala, Java, and more. |
Bazel plans
- BazelFree
sbt plans
- sbtFree
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 sbt if…
It suits developers building Scala or Java projects across Linux, macOS, or Windows. Teams needing Scala-based build definitions, dependency management, incremental compilation, and parallel tasks may find it appropriate.