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Jenkins vs Sublime Text

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Jenkins

Software

The leading open source automation server

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Sublime Text

Software

A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Jenkins has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Jenkins described by the vendor as the leading open source automation server and a community-driven project, with no commercial edition or license fee; Sublime Text a personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
  • They diverge on capability: Jenkins covers Continuous integration, Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jenkins and Sublime Text actually diverge.

Attributes where Jenkins and Sublime Text differ
AttributeJenkinsSublime Text
Starting priceFree$99/one-time
Pricing modelopen-sourceone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, Windows, Macos, DockerWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded20112007

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 Jenkins

  • Continuous integration
  • Continuous delivery
  • Pipeline as code
  • Distributed builds
  • REST API
  • CLI tools
  • Build triggers
  • GitHub

Only in Sublime Text

  • Lightning fast performance
  • Multiple selections
  • Command palette
  • Instant project switch
  • Customizable UI
  • Advanced search and replace
  • Split editing
  • Package Control

Both cover

  • Plugin ecosystem

What people use each for

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

Jenkins

  • CI/CD pipelinesnot Sublime Text
  • Automated testingnot Sublime Text
  • Build automationnot Sublime Text
  • Deployment automationnot Sublime Text
  • Infrastructure as codenot Sublime Text

Sublime Text

  • Editing code and text files in a fast native desktop editornot Jenkins
  • Working across large files and projects with multi cursor editingnot Jenkins

Where each one falls short

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

Jenkins

  • Described by the vendor as the leading open source automation server and a community-driven project, with no commercial edition or license fee

Sublime Text

  • A personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
  • Business use is a separate annual subscription rather than a perpetual licence, starting at $65 per seat per year
  • The distinction means the same editor is perpetual for an individual and subscription for a company

Pricing, plan by plan

Jenkins

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Unlimited builds
    • 1000+ plugins
    • Self-hosted
  • CloudBees CI$undefined/month
    • Enterprise features
    • High availability
    • Role-based access

Sublime Text

$99/one-time
  • Personal License$99/one-time
    • 3 years of updates
    • All current features
    • Cross-platform license

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.
Jenkins review

Choose Sublime Text if

  • You need lightning fast performance.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want multiple selections.
Sublime Text review

Questions people ask

Is Jenkins or Sublime Text better?
Neither clearly leads. Jenkins starts at Free and Sublime Text at $99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jenkins or Sublime Text?
Jenkins has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Jenkins and $99/one-time for Sublime Text.
Does Jenkins or Sublime Text run on more platforms?
Jenkins runs on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker. Sublime Text runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
Can I use Jenkins for free?
Yes. Jenkins has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sublime Text starts at $99/one-time.
What is Jenkins best used for?
Jenkins is most often used for ci/cd pipelines, automated testing, build automation, deployment automation. Of those, ci/cd pipelines and automated testing are not what Sublime Text is typically brought in for.
What can Jenkins do that Sublime Text cannot?
Jenkins covers Continuous integration, Continuous delivery, Pipeline as code, Distributed builds. Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance, Multiple selections, Command palette, Instant project switch. Both handle Plugin ecosystem.
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