Software · head to head
Apache Spark vs Jenkins
Apache Spark
Software
A multi-language engine for data engineering, data science, and machine learning
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Apache Spark licensed under Apache License 2.0 per spark.apache.org; as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare; Jenkins described by the vendor as the leading open source automation server and a community-driven project, with no commercial edition or license fee
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Apache Spark and Jenkins actually diverge.
| Attribute | Apache Spark | Jenkins |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker |
| Founded | Unknown | 2011 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (open-source), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Apache Spark
Nothing recorded that Jenkins does not also cover.
Only in Jenkins
- Continuous integration
- Continuous delivery
- Pipeline as code
- Distributed builds
- Plugin ecosystem
- REST API
- CLI tools
- Build triggers
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Apache Spark
No use cases recorded yet. See the Apache Spark review.
Jenkins
- CI/CD pipelinesnot Apache Spark
- Automated testingnot Apache Spark
- Build automationnot Apache Spark
- Deployment automationnot Apache Spark
- Infrastructure as codenot Apache Spark
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Apache Spark
- Licensed under Apache License 2.0 per spark.apache.org; as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
- Installation on a laptop requires pip install pyspark or a Docker image per spark.apache.org; there is no hosted single-click deployment offered by the Apache project itself
Jenkins
- Described by the vendor as the leading open source automation server and a community-driven project, with no commercial edition or license fee
Pricing, plan by plan
Apache Spark
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Apache Spark review.
Jenkins
Free- Open SourceFree
- Unlimited builds
- 1000+ plugins
- Self-hosted
- CloudBees CI$undefined/month
- Enterprise features
- High availability
- Role-based access
Which should you pick?
Choose Jenkins if
- You need continuous integration.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker.
- You also want continuous delivery.
Questions people ask
- Is Apache Spark or Jenkins better?
- Neither clearly leads. Apache Spark starts at Free and Jenkins at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Apache Spark or Jenkins?
- Apache Spark starts at Free and Jenkins at Free.
- Does Apache Spark or Jenkins run on more platforms?
- Apache Spark runs on Web. Jenkins runs on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker.
- Can I use Apache Spark for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Apache Spark do that Jenkins cannot?
- Jenkins covers Continuous integration, Continuous delivery, Pipeline as code, Distributed builds.