Codemagic vs Xcode Cloud
Codemagic
codemagic.io
Xcode Cloud
developer.apple.comSide by side
| Figure | Codemagic | Xcode Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $49.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 5 |
| Spec score · Continuous Integration Software | 9.2 (#5) | 7.5 (#40) |
| Spec score · Mobile CI/CD Software | 9.0 (#4) | 7.5 (#17) |
| Purpose | Codemagic is a cloud-based CI/CD product for mobile developers that automates app building, testing and deployment. | Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode for Apple developers. |
| Security | Builds run in virtual machines that are destroyed after completion, and the security statement says build data is cleaned when a build finishes except artifacts available in build logs and for download. | Apple says builds use ephemeral isolated environments, source code is not persisted, credentials are not exposed directly to build environments, and data is encrypted in transit and at rest. |
| Usage limits | The pricing page lists a 120-minute build duration limit for free, pay-as-you-go and fixed-price plans. | Unused compute hours do not roll over to the next month, and cancelling a paid subscription returns the team to 25 monthly hours after the current billing period. |
Plans
Codemagic
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Pay as you goFree
- React Native CodePush pay as you go$1 a month
- React Native CodePush fixed$99 a month
- Fixed price$3,990 a year
- Fixed price M2$3,990 a year
- Fixed price M4$5,400 a year
- Fixed price M4 Max$9,000 a year
- Enterprise$12,000 a year
Xcode Cloud
- 25 compute hours/monthFree
- 100 compute hours/month$49.99 a month
- 250 compute hours/month$99.99 a month
- 1000 compute hours/month$399.99 a month
- 10000 compute hours/month$3,999.99 a month
In their own words
Codemagic
Codemagic is a cloud-based CI/CD service for building, testing, and deploying mobile apps. It supports Flutter, React Native, native iOS and Android, Unity, Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile,.NET MAUI, and Ionic projects. Builds can start after code pushes, tag creation, or merged pull requests, with workflows for development, testing, and production distribution. Deployment can be automated to the Apple App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store, and Huawei App Gallery.
The service provides code-signing identity management and Apple Developer portal integration. Its integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, BrowserStack, AWS Device Farm, Firebase, Slack, and SonarCloud; self-hosted repositories can connect with HTTPS or SSH. Builds run in virtual machines that are destroyed after completion. The maker says build data is cleaned when a build finishes, except for artifacts available in logs or for download. The free plan costs nothing and includes 500 monthly build minutes for one team member, one parallel build, and a 120-minute build duration limit. Fixed-price plans are $3,990 a year, and Enterprise starts at $12,000 a year.
Xcode Cloud
Xcode Cloud is a freemium continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode for Apple developers. It builds committed code changes and runs automated tests in parallel using cloud resources. Teams can customize workflows or begin with a built-in workflow. Xcode shows build and test results, live status, and user crash feedback, while App Store Connect displays build and test information and lets teams edit workflows or launch builds. Builds can be delivered to team members and selected external testers through TestFlight. Source repositories may be hosted on Bitbucket, GitHub, or GitLab, including supported self-hosted versions. Apple says builds use temporary isolated environments, source code is not persisted, credentials are not directly exposed to build environments, and data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Use requires Apple Developer Program membership, Xcode 15 or later, and a remote Git repository. Plans include 25 compute hours monthly at free, 100 hours for $49.99 a month, 250 for $99.99 a month, 1000 for $399.99 a month, and 10000 for $3,999.99 a month. Unused hours do not roll over.