Developer Tools · head to head
Buildkite vs Hanwha Vision
Buildkite
Developer Tools
CI/CD pipelines that run on your own compute
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Hanwha Vision
Cybersecurity
Korean camera maker whose Wisenet WAVE VMS licences are perpetual per channel with no annual renewal
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
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; Hanwha Vision nDAA compliance is confirmed per model and per bill of materials rather than across the brand, and TAA status depends on whether a specific unit was made in Korea or Vietnam, so a buyer with procurement obligations must get both stated on the quote rather than relying on a brand-level claim.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Buildkite and Hanwha Vision actually diverge.
| Attribute | Buildkite | Hanwha Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | One-time purchase |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android |
| Category | Developer Tools | Cybersecurity |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Hanwha Vision does not also cover.
Only in Hanwha Vision
- Wisenet WAVE VMS
- On-camera AI
- NDAA and TAA positioning
- Multi-site management
- Open platform
- Wisenet cameras and recorders
- Cybersecurity hardening
- Integration licences
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Buildkite
- CI/CD pipeline automationnot Hanwha Vision
- Test execution at scalenot Hanwha Vision
- Deployment automationnot Hanwha Vision
Hanwha Vision
- A federal agency or federal contractor whose procurement rules exclude Section 889 covered manufacturersnot Buildkite
- A school district that wants a fixed one-time software cost rather than a per-camera monthly subscriptionnot Buildkite
- A site running 200 cameras for a decade where a cloud subscription would cost several times a perpetual licencenot Buildkite
- An integrator standardising on one manufacturer for cameras, recorders and VMS to simplify supportnot 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
Hanwha Vision
- NDAA compliance is confirmed per model and per bill of materials rather than across the brand, and TAA status depends on whether a specific unit was made in Korea or Vietnam, so a buyer with procurement obligations must get both stated on the quote rather than relying on a brand-level claim.
- Perpetual licences mean you own the servers, storage and patching, so the cost avoided on subscription reappears as IT labour and a hardware refresh every five to seven years.
- Hanwha publishes no list pricing and sells through distributors, so the perpetual-versus-subscription comparison it wins on paper still requires a distributor quote to verify.
- Wisenet WAVE is a solid mid-market VMS but does not match Genetec or Milestone on enterprise features such as federation across independently owned systems, scripted operator procedures or deep access control unification.
- Hanwha Vision is part of Hanwha Group, a large Korean conglomerate spanning defence, chemicals and finance, so the video business is one line among many and roadmap priority is set at a corporate level well above the security division.
Pricing, plan by plan
Buildkite
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 5 users
- 10 concurrent jobs
- 2000 Linux vCPU minutes monthly
- Pro$30/month
- Up to 50 users
- 250 concurrent agents (10 included)
- 4000 Linux vCPU minutes monthly
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Unlimited users (30 minimum)
- Custom usage limits
- Full platform access
Hanwha Vision
On request- Wisenet WAVE channel licence$undefined/year
- Perpetual per-channel licence that does not expire once activated
- No annual renewal fee to keep the system running
- Sold singly and in 4, 8, 16, 24 and 48 channel bundles
Which should you pick?
Choose Hanwha Vision if
- You need wisenet wave vms.
- You work on Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want on-camera ai.
Questions people ask
- Is Buildkite or Hanwha Vision better?
- Neither clearly leads. Buildkite starts at Free and Hanwha Vision at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Buildkite or Hanwha Vision?
- Buildkite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buildkite and On request for Hanwha Vision.
- Does Buildkite or Hanwha Vision run on more platforms?
- Buildkite runs on Web. Hanwha Vision runs on Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Buildkite for free?
- Yes. Buildkite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hanwha Vision starts at On request.
- What is Buildkite best used for?
- Buildkite is most often used for ci/cd pipeline automation, test execution at scale, deployment automation. Of those, ci/cd pipeline automation and test execution at scale are not what Hanwha Vision is typically brought in for.
- What can Buildkite do that Hanwha Vision cannot?
- Hanwha Vision covers Wisenet WAVE VMS, On-camera AI, NDAA and TAA positioning, Multi-site management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Buildkite: Can I use Buildkite without paying?
Yes, Buildkite offers a free plan that includes up to 5 users, 10 concurrent jobs, 2000 Linux vCPU minutes monthly, and 250k test executions per month at no cost.
SourceHanwha Vision: Is Hanwha Vision NDAA compliant?
Hanwha is a South Korean manufacturer and is not among the Section 889 covered entities, which are Hikvision, Dahua, Huawei, ZTE and Hytera, and its cameras do not use banned Chinese system-on-chip processors. Confirm compliance per model on the quote.
Buildkite: What happens if I exceed my included compute minutes on Buildkite?
Hosted agent compute is charged separately at $0.004 per Linux vCPU minute and $0.02 per Mac vCPU minute, billed to the second with no minimums.
SourceHanwha Vision: Are Wisenet WAVE licences subscriptions?
No. Channel licences are perpetual and do not expire once activated, with no annual renewal fee.
Buildkite: Do I need an annual commitment for Buildkite's Pro plan?
No, Buildkite's Pro plan is billed monthly at $30 per active user with no long-term contract required. All tiers include a 30-day all-access trial.
SourceHanwha Vision: Is Wisenet WAVE the same as Nx Witness?
It is built on the Network Optix platform, so the two share a common core, with Hanwha adding its own camera integration and support.
Buildkite: What user limits apply to each Buildkite plan?
Free plan supports up to 5 users, Pro plan supports up to 50 users, and Enterprise plan provides unlimited users with a 30-user minimum.
SourceHanwha Vision: Is Hanwha TAA compliant?
Many models are, manufactured in South Korea and Vietnam, but TAA is a per-unit question tied to manufacturing origin, so it must be verified model by model.
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