Jenkins

by CD Foundation

The open-source automation server.

4.2(1,200)CI/CD Tools

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: CD Foundation
Pricing: Open source — Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Self Hosted, Web
Best for: Enterprise, Devops Teams
Editor rating: 4.2 / 5
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Open source

What is Jenkins?

Jenkins is a ci cd tool from CD Foundation. Jenkins is the venerable open-source CI/CD server with thousands of plugins.

Jenkins uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to enterprise, devops-teams and runs on Self Hosted, Web.

Standout strengths include free & open source, endlessly extensible, self-hosted control. Worth weighing: maintenance overhead, dated ui.

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Pros

Free & open source
Endlessly extensible
Self-hosted control

Cons

Maintenance overhead
Dated UI
Plugin sprawl

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Frequently asked questions

What is Jenkins?

Jenkins is the venerable open-source CI/CD server with thousands of plugins.

How much does Jenkins cost?

Jenkins is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Jenkins have a free trial?

Jenkins offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Jenkins support?

Jenkins is available on Self Hosted, Web.