GitHub Actions vs GitLab CI vs Jenkins: Which CI/CD Tool Should Developers Choose?
Modern development moves fast, and choosing the right CI/CD tool can either accelerate your workflow or quietly slow everything down. Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions dominate the CI/CD landscape, but they solve the same problem in very different ways.
In this article, we break down how each tool handles setup, pipelines, scalability, security, costs, and real-world DevOps workflows. You will see where Jenkins still shines with deep customization, why GitHub Actions feels effortless for GitHub-based teams, and how GitLab CI stands out as a fully integrated DevOps platform.
The goal is simple: help you choose a CI/CD solution that matches how your team works today and how it will grow tomorrow without unnecessary complexity or hidden trade-offs.