Buildfarm vs EngFlow Remote Caching
Buildfarm
buildfarm.github.io
EngFlow Remote Caching
engflow.comSide by side
| Figure | Buildfarm | EngFlow Remote Caching |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Build Cache Software | 7.8 (#11) | 7.8 (#12) |
| Deployment | The project documents running Buildfarm server and worker processes, using containers for a minimal cluster, and installing an OCI bundled Helm chart. | The pricing page lists Free as self-hosted and Enterprise as self-hosted or managed, with deployment options that include bare metal, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and OpenStack for Free, plus Azure, MacStadium, and Orka for Enterprise. |
| Purpose | Buildfarm implements the Remote Execution API for remote caching and execution. | Remote Caching is designed to speed builds, reduce developer workload and compute costs, and eliminate redundant rebuilds and test reruns. |
| Security | The authentication guide describes configuring client/server authentication with self-signed TLS certificates. | EngFlow says builds run in isolated environments with encryption and, by default, dedicated infrastructure. |
| Support | The project repository directs users to file bugs or feature requests as issues and ask questions in the build team Slack channel. | The pricing page lists community support for Free and a dedicated engineer for Enterprise. |
Plans
In their own words
Buildfarm
Buildfarm has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
EngFlow Remote Caching
EngFlow Remote Caching is a remote cache service for reducing repeated builds and test reruns, developer workload, and compute costs. It uses gRPC, cache compression, and Build without the Bytes to limit latency and unnecessary data transfers. A layered cache keeps frequently requested data available, while the Build & Test UI reports cache hit rates, build time, and status in real time. The Free tier supports Bazel and provides in-cluster caching on one machine with 32 CPU cores, running Linux. Enterprise supports Bazel, Goma for Chromium, and Soong for AOSP, as well as in-cluster or external storage such as S3 and GCS. Free is self-hosted; Enterprise can be self-hosted or managed. The service is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and API use. EngFlow says builds run in isolated, encrypted environments with dedicated infrastructure by default, and its solutions receive regular third-party audits against the five SOC 2 principles. Free costs nothing; Enterprise pricing is custom quote. A trial request form is available, with no duration stated.