Side by side
GitLab CI/CD vs Xcode Cloud
Both stand on continuous integration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit GitLab CI/CD 
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
| GitLab CI/CD | Xcode Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | 100 compute hours/month: $49.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | about.gitlab.com | developer.apple.com |
| On continuous integration software | #46 of 58 | #42 of 58 |
GitLab CI/CD: what it does well
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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