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Codemagic

Codemagic is a CI/CD platform that automates the building, testing, and releasing of mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Flutter.

What is Codemagic?

Codemagic is a Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) platform tailored for mobile app development. It automates the building, testing, and releasing of applications across iOS, Android, and Flutter platforms. Key features include automatic code signing, integrated testing, app store distribution, and support for custom build scripts and third-party tool integrations.

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Top Alternatives to Codemagic

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  • Enterprise-grade all-in-one mobile CI/CD platform.
  • Supports both self-hosted and cloud deployment options.
  • Includes Testing Distribution and Enterprise App Store modules.
  • Ideal for enterprises with complex security and mobile CI/CD requirements.
  • IAM & SSO integration (OpenID & SAML) for secure access control.
  • Advanced Build Configuration with customizable workflows.
  • Offers multi-tenancy for better workspace organization.
  • Advanced Signing Identities management.
  • Provides enterprise-grade logs and detailed reporting

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FAQs

+Does Codemagic offer a self-hosted option for CI/CD?

+How does Codemagic provide mobile application release management?

+Is Codemagic only for Flutter apps?

+How does Codemagic handle code signing?

+What does Codemagic offer for testing distribution?

+Does Codemagic offer an Enterprise App Store feature for internal distribution of mobile apps?

+How is the pricing model of Codemagic?

Appcircle vs. Codemagic

Compare Appcircle with Codemagic as Mobile CI/CD and DevOps tools and discover how Appcircle stands out.

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Flexible Deployment Options

Every enterprise is unique and may require different deployment options, such as Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, or on-premise solutions. Appcircle addresses these needs with a portable, container-based architecture that aligns with your specific deployment requirements and helps prevent cloud vendor lock-in. Whether you choose to deploy on GCP Public Cloud, on-premise, or privately through the AWS Marketplace, Appcircle is built to meet your needs.

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Distribution Speed & Security

Multi-region secure CDNs ensure your app builds are globally accessible with optimized performance, even in regions with unique internet regulations. With encryption at rest and in transit, your packages are distributed securely.

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Built for Purpose

Distribution platforms serve different purposes, such as Testing Distribution or deploying in-house apps to internal users via an Enterprise App Store. Appcircle offers dedicated modules tailored for each of these use cases.

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IAM/SSO Integration

Comprehensive security with IAM/SSO integration, including Identity Providers such as Okta, Azure AD, and OneLogin, along with support for authentication protocols like LDAP, OpenID and SAML The platform also supports IAM role mapping (through LDAP and SSO), enabling seamless role and permission assignments based on identity provider groups for enhanced access control.

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Apple Ad-Hoc Device Registration

Streamlined UDID registration for Apple devices with configuration profiles. The platform automatically adds device UDIDs to provisioning profiles, simplifying device management for app distribution and testing.

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Re-signing Binaries for iOS and Android Apps

Support for re-signing iOS and Android binaries allows developers to re-sign apps with new certificates (iOS) or keystores (Android), ensuring app integrity and security.

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CI Integration

Seamless integration with existing CI/CD tools is supported. With ready-to-use plugins for Azure DevOps, GitHub, Fastlane, Jenkins and more, plus API/CLI support, you can easily integrate Appcircle Distribution into your existing CI workflow.

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End-to-End Platform

Many distribution tools offer only limited functionality for tasks such as building and publishing to app stores. If you plan to leverage these features, ensure the platform provides robust, comprehensive modules for Build, Signing Identity Management, and Publishing to Stores to fully address your needs.

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Codemagic

Obj-C/Swift iOS Builds

Yes

Yes

Java/Kotlin Android Builds

Yes

Yes

React Native Builds

Yes

Yes

Flutter Builds

Yes

Yes

.Net MAUI Builds

Yes

Yes

Xamarin Builds

No

Yes

Unity Builds

No

Yes

Hybrid/Ionic Builds

No

Yes

Apple Silicon M2 Chip Support

Yes

Yes

Git Providers Supported

Azure DevOps Services Cloud, Azure DevOps Server, GitHub, Bitbucket, Bitbucket (Self-Hosted), GitLab, GitLab (Self-Hosted)

GitHub, Bitbucket, Bitbucket (Self-Hosted), GitLab, GitLab (Self-Hosted)

External Custom Git Repository Support

Yes

Yes

Automated Builds with Git Push

Yes

Yes

Automated Builds with Git Tag

Yes

Yes

Advanced Build Configuration with Workflows

Yes

Yes

Workflow Components Marketplace

Yes

No

Build Configuration with YAML/JSON

Yes

Yes

Custom Build Scripts

Ruby and Bash

Bash

CodePush Support

Appcircle Codepush

Codemagic Codepush

Centralized Environment Variables

Yes

Yes

Unit and UI Test Support

Yes

Yes

Unit and UI Testing Report

Yes

No

Selectable Xcode Version

Yes

Yes

Android Multiple Flavor Dimension Support

Yes

Yes

Continuous Integration Pipeline

Yes

Yes

Signing Identities Management

Yes

Yes

Online iOS Certificate Creation Interface

Yes

Generate with Command

Online Keystore Creation Interface

Yes

Generate with Command

Ad Hoc Device Registration

Yes

Yes

Apple Device Management

Yes

No

App Testing Distribution

Yes

No

Testing Group Support

Yes

No

Tester Authentication with Email

Yes

No

Tester Authentication with Static Credentials

Yes

No

Tester Authentication with Enterprise Identity

Yes

No

Publish to Apple App Store and TestFlight

Yes

Yes

Publish to Google Play

Yes

Yes

Publish to Huawei AppGallery

Yes

Only via Third Party Plugins

Publish Flow Customization

Yes

No

Publish In-House with Enterprise App Store

Yes

No

Deployment Options

Public Cloud, Private Cloud,
On-premise, AWS (Amazon Web Services), GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Azure

Public Cloud (GCP), Integrates with AWS.

Team Management

Yes

Yes

Fine-Grained User Roles and Permissions

Yes

No

SSO (Single Sign-On) Login

Yes

Yes

LDAP Group/Role Mapping

Supports LDAP group/role mapping, enabling seamless integration with your organization's directory services for effective and automated tester group management.

No

2FA Support

Yes

Yes

Enterprise-Grade Logs/Reports

Yes

No

Pricing Model

Fixed, Transparent Pricing

Pay as you go

Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are those of the authors. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors is of their opinion and are not intended to malign any organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. This comparison is based on their review of the product for market research purposes

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This information was last updated in Q1 2024

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