BuildMaster
Application release orchestration (ARO) tools
Continuous delivery tools
Continuous integration tools
Build automation software
DevOps software
CI/CD tools
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What is BuildMaster
BuildMaster is a release automation and application release orchestration platform used to coordinate deployments across environments and promote builds through defined pipelines. It is typically used by DevOps and release engineering teams that need auditable, repeatable releases for multiple applications and services. The product emphasizes release pipelines, environment modeling, and governance controls, and it integrates with external build/CI systems and source control rather than replacing them.
Release-centric pipeline modeling
BuildMaster focuses on orchestrating releases and deployments across environments, rather than only running builds. It supports defining release pipelines with stages, approvals, and promotions that map to common enterprise release processes. This makes it suitable when teams need consistent release governance across many applications and environments.
Governance and auditability
The platform includes features oriented toward controlled releases, such as approvals, role-based access, and traceability of what was deployed and when. These controls help teams meet internal change-management requirements and provide an audit trail for releases. This is particularly relevant in regulated environments where deployment actions must be attributable.
Integrates with CI and tooling
BuildMaster is designed to connect to external source control, build servers, and artifact repositories so teams can keep existing CI tooling. It can consume build outputs and coordinate deployments without forcing a single end-to-end toolchain. This approach can reduce migration effort for organizations that already standardize on separate CI and build automation products.
Less CI-native than suites
BuildMaster’s core value is release orchestration; teams looking for an all-in-one code hosting plus CI/CD suite may need additional products for repository management and CI execution. This can increase the number of systems to administer compared with integrated platforms. It also means some developer workflows (e.g., pull-request-centric CI) depend on integrations rather than being native.
Setup and modeling overhead
To get full value, teams typically need to model applications, environments, and pipelines in a way that matches their release process. That upfront design work can be non-trivial for organizations with inconsistent deployment practices. Smaller teams with simple deployment needs may find the configuration overhead higher than lightweight CI/CD services.
Ecosystem depth varies by tool
While BuildMaster integrates with common DevOps components, the breadth and depth of integrations can vary compared with platforms that have very large plugin marketplaces or cloud-native managed services. Some advanced use cases may require custom scripting or additional middleware. This can affect time-to-implement for niche tools or highly customized pipelines.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free (permanent) | Unlimited users, unlimited applications, unlimited servers; all logged-in users are administrators; LDAP integration disabled; support via public forums. |
| Enterprise (Up to 10 Users) | $2,995 per year | Licensed annually per user basis; includes support & maintenance; self-hosted/on-premises. |
| Enterprise (Up to 20 Users) | $4,495 per year | Licensed annually per user basis; includes support & maintenance; self-hosted/on-premises. |
| Enterprise (Up to 35 Users) | $7,495 per year | Licensed annually per user basis; includes support & maintenance; self-hosted/on-premises. |
| Enterprise (Up to 50 Users) | $9,745 per year | Licensed annually per user basis; includes support & maintenance; self-hosted/on-premises. |
| Enterprise (Up to 100 Users) | $14,995 per year | Licensed annually per user basis; includes support & maintenance; self-hosted/on-premises. |
| Enterprise (Up to 250 Users) | $29,995 per year | Licensed annually per user basis; includes support & maintenance; self-hosted/on-premises. |
| Enterprise (250+ Users) | Request a custom quote | Contact sales for pricing. |
Seller details
Inedo, LLC
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
2007
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