Maximum compute. Minimum Spend.

Seamlessly offload your Windows builds to Linux nodes to slash infrastructure costs without changing a single line of code

Trusted by millions

Natively embedded in Visual Studio since 2015

Decouple high performance from high costs

Slash the "Windows Tax"

Shift your heaviest Windows workloads to Linux hosts and eliminate expensive licensing fees. Experience the same CPU power at a 44% to 70% lower hourly rate while maintaining full compliance.

Reliable Spot Orchestration

Turn unreliable Spot instances into a mission-critical engine. Incredibuild’s fault-tolerant architecture automatically re-executes tasks if a Linux Spot instance is revoked. Achieve 84% savings with zero risk to build stability.

Zero-Effort Infrastructure

Achieve instant ROI with a switch. There is no need for manual API translation, script rewrites, or code changes. SCL handles the complexity of Windows-to-Linux distribution so your team stays focused on shipping.

Windows performance at Linux prices

Metric

Standard Windows Build

Incredibuild for Cloud

Incredibuild + SCL

Setup

Traditional baseline

Cloud optimized

Maximum Efficiency (Linux)

Number of VMs

1

11 Number of Cores

16

176 Time to Build

~120 min

~7 min

~8 min

Cloud Cost

Baseline

$1.87

$0.82

Time Savings

0%

94%

93%

Cost Savings

0%

Baseline

44% over Windows VMs

Unlock hidden power across your entire grid

Cloud

Downsize your always-on Windows build servers. Scale your capacity using lightweight Linux helpers only when the build requires additional compute.

High Availability

Stop waiting for specific Windows machine types to become available in your region. Access the abundant supply of Linux instances to ensure your builds never hit a queue.

On-Premise

Capture idle compute from existing Linux servers or developer machines. Use SCL to borrow CPU cycles for Windows builds and maximize the ROI of hardware you already own.

Successfully accelerated using Incredibuild

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Improvement

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“I’ve been using Incredibuild for my over-10 years’ career in development. I can’t imagine development without it.”

Speed
Improvement

0 x

“Incredibuild was the clear choice due to its seamless integration with Visual Studio and other Microsoft products”

Speed
Improvement

0 x

“Rebuilding components after header file changes used to take 10-15 minutes but now takes about 30 seconds with Incredibuild, which is a significant improvement”

FAQ

Do I need to rewrite my build scripts?

No. Incredibuild handles the complex API translation between Windows and Linux automatically. Your toolchains and scripts remain exactly as they are.

Does it work with on-prem machines?

Yes. SCL allows Windows initiators to send tasks to Linux helpers within your local network to maximize existing hardware ROI.

How does this affect my CI/CD pipeline?

It speeds it up. Because Linux instances initiate faster than Windows, your warm-up time for dynamic scaling is significantly reduced.

How can I test it?

Get your free trial to experience firsthand how the Smart Compatibility Layer can transform your build processes. It’s the best way to see the benefits in your own environment.

Can I run other workloads besides builds?

Absolutely. While SCL is optimized for build processes, it can also facilitate the running of various other Windows-based workloads on Linux environments, expanding its utility beyond just build operations.

Accelerate Everything

Build Cache

Remove Redundant Execution

Distributed Processing

Parallelize Task Execution

Observability

Uncover Pipeline Bottlenecks

CI Runners

beta

Eliminate CI Queues

Coding Agent Sandbox

New

Ensure Continuous AI Coding

Build Guard

beta

Generate Audit-Ready SBOM

Software Compatibility Layer

Reduce Windows Compute Costs

Integrations

Industries

Embedded

Gaming and Simulation

Financial Services

Automotive

Semiconductors

MedTech

use cases

Build Acceleration

CI/CD Acceleration

Test Acceleration

Build-time observability

SBOM Generation

Unity

Resources​

Incredibuild empowers teams to build faster, create better products, and have greater control over their dev processes.

Maximum compute. Minimum Spend.

Trusted by millions

Decouple high performance from high costs

Slash the "Windows Tax"

Reliable Spot Orchestration

Zero-Effort Infrastructure

Windows performance at Linux prices

Metric

Standard Windows Build

Incredibuild for Cloud

Incredibuild + SCL

Setup

Traditional baseline

Cloud optimized

Maximum Efficiency (Linux)

Number of VMs

1

11

11

Number of Cores

16

176

176

Time to Build

~120 min

~7 min

~8 min

Cloud Cost

Baseline

$1.87

$0.82

Time Savings

0%

94%

93%

Cost Savings

0%

Baseline

44% over Windows VMs

Unlock hidden power across your entire grid

Cloud

High Availability

On-Premise

Successfully accelerated using Incredibuild

FAQ

Resources