BuildJet vs WarpBuild Comparison - 2025 May
BuildJet features, performance, pricing, and how it compares to WarpBuild.
BuildJet provides Github Actions runners that you can start using by just changing one line in the Github actions workflow file. This post provides a detailed comparison between BuildJet and WarpBuild to help you make an informed decision.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | BuildJet | WarpBuild | WarpBuild Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86-64, arm64 | x86-64 (Desktop Class Ryzen 7950X3D), arm64 (Graviton 4) | More powerful instances for faster raw performance |
| Concurrency | Limited (64 x86, 32 arm64); +$300/month for 100vCPU | Unlimited | No limits or fees |
| OS Support | Ubuntu 20/22; Limited custom images | Ubuntu 20/22/24; MacOS 13/14/15; Custom images | Latest OS, MacOS, full compatibility |
| Caching | 20GB/repo; Slow | Unlimited; 7-day retention; Fast | Unlimited storage, faster performance |
| Infrastructure | Hetzner (EU) | Cloud (EU), BYOC (AWS, GCP, Azure) | Multiple providers/regions |
| Security | KVM-based | KVM-based / Cloud provider isolation; Strong guarantees | Better security standards |
| Compliance | Not SOC2 compliant; $500 assessment fee | SOC2 Type2 compliant | Higher compliance at no cost |
| Pricing | x86-64: 50% of GitHub; arm64: 20% cheaper | x86-64: 50% of GitHub; arm64: 40% cheaper | Better x86-64 and arm64 price-performance |
WarpBuild Exclusive Features
| Feature | Description & Benefit |
|---|---|
| Remote Docker Builder | Run docker builds on a remote machine with full local caching. This infrastructure is optimized with high performance processors, and local NVMe SSDs. This is a major advantage for large container builds, monorepos, and game and mobile app development. |
| Snapshots | Save and restore runner state for persistence and incremental builds. Provides 10x improvement in build times by eliminating dependency installation time. |
| Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) | Cloud-hosted control plane with runners in user's cloud account on AWS, GCP, Azure. Provides maximum flexibility, zero management overhead, and is 10x cheaper than BuildJet. |
| SSO support | SSO support for Microsoft Entra ID, Google, Okta, Auth0, JumpCloud etc. Ensures secure and enterprise ready deployment. |
| SOC2 Type2 Certification | SOC2 Type2 compliant. Documentation available on request. Provides higher compliance standards at no additional cost. |
| Global Regions | Support for 29+ regions globally. Minimizes data transfer costs, improves performance, and supports data residency regulations. |
| Static IPs | Static IP addresses for BYOC runner instances. Required for allowlisting in sensitive workflows. |
| Configurable Disks | Cloud runners with local NVMe SSDs. BYOC runners with configurable disk sizes, IOPS, and throughput. Optimized for ML/AI workloads, large container builds, monorepos, game and mobile app development. |
| Dashboard and Analytics | Rich dashboard for runners, cache usage, builds, with insights on build times, failure rates, trends. Enables data-driven CI optimization. |
Product Development
| Aspect | BuildJet | WarpBuild |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation Rate | Product unchanged for >2.5 years | Rapid feature development and feature rich |
| Roadmap | Maintenance mode | Active development with regular feature additions |
Conclusion
BuildJet provides basic Github Actions runners, but lacks essential features for robust CI/CD platforms. It has been in maintenance mode for approximately 1.5 years. WarpBuild offers superior price, performance, and features, making it the preferred choice for large or fast-growing teams.
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