Cachely vs Nx Cloud
Cachely vs Nx Cloud
Nx Cloud is a CI platform for Nx workspaces: remote caching, distributed task execution, self-healing CI, and run analytics. Cachely is only the remote cache, for Nx, Turborepo, Gradle, and Bazel. This page compares the two feature by feature. For plan prices and worked cost examples, see the Nx Cloud pricing comparison.
Side by side
Cachely vs Nx Cloud
| Feature | Cachely | Nx Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Remote caching | Managed remote cache for Nx task outputs, served from Cloudflare R2. | Managed remote cache, part of the Nx Cloud platform. |
| Distributed task execution | No. Cachely stores and serves outputs; it does not run tasks. | Yes. Nx Agents split tasks across machines it provisions. |
| Self-healing CI | No. | Yes. AI-proposed fixes for failing CI tasks. |
| Flaky-task detection and retries | No. | Yes. |
| Analytics | Cache hit rate, slowest tasks, and CI time and cost saved, per project. | CI pipeline and run analytics across the platform. |
| Build tools | Nx, Turborepo, Gradle, and Bazel, each over its native remote cache protocol. | Nx workspaces. |
| Untrusted PR builds (CVE-2025-36852) | Read-only tokens for PR and fork builds, enforced at the API; existing artifacts cannot be overwritten. | Access controls managed inside the Nx Cloud product. |
| Setup | Two environment variables using the Nx self-hosted remote cache API. No plugin or Nx Cloud account. | Connect the workspace with nx connect, which adds an nxCloudId to nx.json. |
| SSO and deployment | Hosted SaaS only; no SAML SSO or on-premises option. | Hosted plans; SSO/SAML and single-tenant or on-premises deployment on Enterprise. |
| Cost model | Flat monthly subscription with storage and request limits. | Per contributor plus usage credits. |
Checked against public documentation on 7 October 2026. Page updated . Nx Cloud may have changed since; let us know and we will update the page.
Bottom line
When Cachely is the right call
Choose Nx Cloud when you use distributed task execution, self-healing CI, or flaky-task detection, or need Enterprise SSO or on-premises deployment. Those are platform features Cachely does not offer.
Choose Cachely when the remote cache is the only part you need, when the same cache should also serve Turborepo, Gradle, or Bazel, or when PR builds must not be able to write to the cache. The Nx Cloud alternative guide compares the cost for 5, 15, and 40 developers.
Related guides
- Nx Cloud alternativeNx Cloud pricing compared, costs for 5 to 40 developers, and who should stay on it.
- Cachely vs self-hosted Nx cacheMaintenance, CVE-2025-36852, insights, and cost versus a DIY bucket.
- Cachely vs Nx PowerpackWhy the deprecated Powerpack cache packages leave CVE-2025-36852 open.
- Nx remote cacheSet up the official Nx self-hosted cache and see how the task hash works.
FAQ
Cachely vs Nx Cloud: migration and feature FAQ
Is Cachely a replacement for Nx Cloud?
Only for the remote cache. Nx Cloud is a CI platform with distributed task execution (Nx Agents), self-healing CI, flaky-task detection, and run analytics. Cachely is a managed remote cache with hit-rate and time-saved reporting and read-only tokens for untrusted builds. If you use the platform features, stay on Nx Cloud.
Can I use Cachely without Nx Cloud?
Yes. Nx talks to Cachely through its built-in remote cache API: set
NX_SELF_HOSTED_REMOTE_CACHE_SERVER
NX_SELF_HOSTED_REMOTE_CACHE_ACCESS_TOKEN and remove the Nx Cloud connection from nx.json. No Nx Cloud account or plugin is needed.Does Cachely support distributed task execution like Nx Agents?
No. Cachely stores and serves task outputs; it does not schedule or run tasks. You can keep splitting work across CI jobs with your CI provider's own matrix or sharding, and every job shares the same cache.
Which build tools does each product support?
Nx Cloud is built for Nx workspaces. Cachely serves Nx, Turborepo, Gradle, and Bazel from one workspace, each over its own native remote cache protocol.