Developer Tools · head to head
Buildkite vs March Networks
Buildkite
Developer Tools
CI/CD pipelines that run on your own compute
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
March Networks
Cybersecurity
Banking and retail video with transaction overlay, sold by a Canadian firm that changed from Chinese to Taiwanese ownership
- 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; March Networks the ownership history is a live compliance question: Chinese-owned via Infinova from 2011, with a PRC government entity as controlling shareholder by January 2020, before the December 2021 sale to Delta Electronics of Taiwan, and any US federal or contractor buyer should expect to document that chain during a procurement review.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Buildkite and March Networks actually diverge.
| Attribute | Buildkite | March Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, 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 March Networks does not also cover.
Only in March Networks
- Command Enterprise
- Searchlight
- Hybrid recording
- X-Series hybrid NVRs
- Health monitoring
- ATM and teller integration
- Retail loss prevention analytics
- Evidence export
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Buildkite
- CI/CD pipeline automationnot March Networks
- Test execution at scalenot March Networks
- Deployment automationnot March Networks
March Networks
- A bank investigating a disputed ATM withdrawal who needs the clip for that transaction, not two hours of timelinenot Buildkite
- A credit union refreshing 200 branches in phases where analogue and IP cameras must coexist on one recordernot Buildkite
- A restaurant chain overlaying till exceptions on video across hundreds of locationsnot Buildkite
- A transit operator needing video retrieval from vehicles and stations without shipping terabytes over the networknot 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
March Networks
- The ownership history is a live compliance question: Chinese-owned via Infinova from 2011, with a PRC government entity as controlling shareholder by January 2020, before the December 2021 sale to Delta Electronics of Taiwan, and any US federal or contractor buyer should expect to document that chain during a procurement review.
- NDAA compliance is stated at the product level and rests on American system-on-chip processors in the majority of cameras and in specific recorder lines, which means it must be confirmed per model rather than assumed across the catalogue.
- The platform is engineered around banking and retail workflows, so buyers outside those verticals pay for transaction integration they will never use and get a less developed general security experience than from a Genetec or Milestone.
- No pricing is published and everything is quoted through integrators, so a multi-hundred-site estate cannot be budgeted without a design exercise and there is no benchmark against which to test a quote.
- Hybrid recording means a recorder in every branch, which is hardware to install, monitor, service and eventually replace at every location, and that refresh cycle is a recurring capital event that cloud rivals avoid entirely.
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
March Networks
On request- Command Enterprise and Searchlight$undefined/year
- Per-recorder and per-channel licensing quoted through integrators
- Searchlight business intelligence licensed separately
- X-Series hybrid recorders purchased per site
Which should you pick?
Choose March Networks if
- You need command enterprise.
- You work on Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want searchlight.
Questions people ask
- Is Buildkite or March Networks better?
- Neither clearly leads. Buildkite starts at Free and March Networks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Buildkite or March Networks?
- Buildkite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buildkite and On request for March Networks.
- Does Buildkite or March Networks run on more platforms?
- Buildkite runs on Web. March Networks runs on Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Buildkite for free?
- Yes. Buildkite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. March Networks 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 March Networks is typically brought in for.
- What can Buildkite do that March Networks cannot?
- March Networks covers Command Enterprise, Searchlight, Hybrid recording, X-Series hybrid NVRs.
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.
SourceMarch Networks: Who owns March Networks?
Delta Electronics of Taiwan, which acquired it in December 2021 for 114 million US dollars. Before that it was owned by Chinese manufacturer Infinova, which by January 2020 had a PRC government entity as controlling shareholder.
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.
SourceMarch Networks: Is March Networks NDAA compliant?
The company states it is, citing American system-on-chip processors in the majority of its cameras and in its Command Recording Server bundles and X-Series hybrid NVRs. Verify per model, and expect the ownership history to be raised in a federal procurement review.
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.
SourceMarch Networks: What is Searchlight?
The layer that overlays ATM, teller and point of sale transaction data on video so investigators search by transaction rather than by time.
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.
SourceMarch Networks: Is video stored in the cloud?
No, it is hybrid. Video is recorded on a recorder at each site and only required clips move centrally, which is why it suits large branch estates on modest connections.
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