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Capgo Build vs Xcode Cloud
Both stand on mobile ci/cd software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Capgo Build combines cloud-based Capacitor builds with signing, store submission, and QR-code distribution. Its stated project compatibility excludes Expo, and artifact retention defaults to one hour.
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Free plan iPhoneMacWeb
Choose Xcode Cloud if your team uses Xcode and wants cloud builds, parallel tests, and TestFlight delivery within connected Apple development tools. Look elsewhere if you cannot meet its membership, Xcode, or remote Git requirements, or need unused compute hours to carry forward.
Visit Xcode CloudThe facts
| Capgo Build | Xcode Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Solo: $12 a month | 100 compute hours/month: $49.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | capgo.app | developer.apple.com |
| On mobile ci/cd software | #21 of 22 | #17 of 22 |
Capgo Build: what it does well
- Builds and signs iOS and Android binaries
- Submits builds to TestFlight or Google Play
- Supports GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Bitbucket
- 14-day unlimited trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- Cannot build Expo projects
- No free plan
- Artifacts expire after one hour by default
Xcode Cloud: what it does well
- Builds committed code and runs automated tests in parallel.
- Offers customizable workflows and a built-in starting workflow.
- Shows build results, live status, and crash feedback in Xcode.
- Delivers builds to team members and selected testers through TestFlight.
- Supports Git repositories on Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab.
What to know first
- Requires Apple Developer Program membership, Xcode 15 or later, and remote Git.
- Unused monthly compute hours do not roll over.
- The included plan is limited to 25 compute hours monthly.
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