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Buildkite vs GoLand

Buildkite logo

Buildkite

Software

CI/CD pipelines that run on your own compute

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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GoLand

Software

JetBrains IDE for developing applications in Go

From
$24/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Buildkite has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Buildkite free plan caps at 5 users and 10 concurrent jobs, with 2,000 Linux vCPU minutes per month and 30 day build retention; GoLand requires a paid subscription with no permanently free tier for commercial use.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buildkite and GoLand actually diverge.

Attributes where Buildkite and GoLand differ
AttributeBuildkiteGoLand
Starting priceFree$24/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebwindows, mac, linux
FoundedUnknown2000

Identical on both: 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 Buildkite

Nothing recorded that GoLand does not also cover.

Only in GoLand

  • Smart code completion
  • Integrated debugger
  • Refactoring tools
  • Version control integration
  • Docker and Kubernetes support
  • Built-in terminal and database tools

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Buildkite

No use cases recorded yet. See the Buildkite review.

GoLand

  • Developing Go microservices and backend systemsnot Buildkite
  • Debugging and profiling Go applicationsnot Buildkite
  • Working with Docker and Kubernetes deploymentsnot Buildkite
  • Refactoring large Go codebasesnot Buildkite

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Buildkite

  • Free plan caps at 5 users and 10 concurrent jobs, with 2,000 Linux vCPU minutes per month and 30 day build retention
  • Pro plan is $30 per active user per month, capped at 50 users, with only 10 of the up to 250 concurrent agents included before extra usage
  • Enterprise plan enforces a 30 user minimum even though pricing itself is custom
  • Hosted compute beyond included minutes is metered at $0.004 per vCPU minute on Linux and $0.02 per vCPU minute on Mac

GoLand

  • Requires a paid subscription with no permanently free tier for commercial use.
  • Heavier resource usage than lightweight text editors like Vim or Sublime Text.
  • Primarily optimized for Go, so multi-language teams may prefer a broader IDE like VS Code or IntelliJ Ultimate.
  • License renewal pricing increases after the first year if a subscription lapses.

Pricing, plan by plan

Buildkite

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Buildkite review.

GoLand

$24/month
  • Individual$24/month
    • Personal use license
    • Access to GoLand
    • Free for students and open-source maintainers
  • Organization$34/month
    • Business use license
    • Access to GoLand
    • Volume and renewal discounts

Which should you pick?

Choose Buildkite if

  • You want to start without paying.
Buildkite review

Choose GoLand if

  • You need smart code completion.
  • You work on windows, mac, linux.
  • You also want integrated debugger.
GoLand review

Questions people ask

Is Buildkite or GoLand better?
Neither clearly leads. Buildkite starts at Free and GoLand at $24/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buildkite or GoLand?
Buildkite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buildkite and $24/month for GoLand.
Does Buildkite or GoLand run on more platforms?
Buildkite runs on Web. GoLand runs on windows, mac, linux.
Can I use Buildkite for free?
Yes. Buildkite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GoLand starts at $24/month.
What can Buildkite do that GoLand cannot?
GoLand covers Smart code completion, Integrated debugger, Refactoring tools, Version control integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GoLand: How much does GoLand cost?

GoLand is sold as a JetBrains Toolbox subscription starting around $24/month for individuals and $34/month for organizations, with discounts for longer commitments and free licenses for students and open-source maintainers.

Source
GoLand: Is there a free trial?

JetBrains offers a free trial period for GoLand before requiring purchase of a Toolbox subscription license.

Source
GoLand: What platforms does GoLand run on?

GoLand runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux as a desktop application distributed through JetBrains Toolbox.

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