Buildkite
7.3#9 in artifact repository softwareFrom $30 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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Mergify
6.8#6 in ci failure analysis and flaky test toolsFrom $21 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Buildkite | Mergify |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 2018 |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Slack, PagerDuty, Datadog, Honeycomb, OpenTelemetry, Amazon EventBridge, Artifactory, Docker Hub, and Backstage. | The integrations page lists GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Buildkite, Slack, Datadog, Terraform, and multiple test frameworks. |
| Purpose | Buildkite Pipelines is a platform for building CI/CD workflows, with pipeline steps dispatched as jobs to agents. | Mergify automates the path from pull request to green main with merge queues, CI insights, flaky-test tools, and merge protections. |
| Security | Buildkite states that data in transit is protected with TLS 1.2+ and data at rest is encrypted using AES-256. | The pricing comparison lists data encryption, SSO, and delegated roles, and identifies SOC 2 Type 2 for Max and Enterprise. |
| Support | The Free Plan includes community support, Pro includes priority email support, and Enterprise includes support with SLA credits and Slack Connect. | Plans list email support and Slack Connect support, while Enterprise can include optional 24/7 premium support. |
Buildkite plans
- Free PlanFree
- Pro Plan$30 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
Mergify plans
- Free / Open SourceFree
- Max$21 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Buildkite if…
Buildkite suits software teams building CI/CD workflows that need hosted or self-managed agents. Its Test Engine is relevant to teams tracking test reliability, performance, and flaky tests.
Pick Mergify if…
Mergify is aimed at engineering and platform teams managing shared branches, monorepos, or long and costly CI pipelines. Its free plan may suit open-source projects and private teams of up to five users.