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Why mobile teams upgrade from GitHub Actions

Purpose-built for mobile build, test, and release

Automatic iOS code signing

Connect your App Store Connect API key. Codemagic fetches, manages, and renews your certificates and provisioning profiles, without messing with Fastlane.

Dedicated Apple Silicon

Builds run on Mac mini M2 and M4 hardware with up to 10 cores and 16 GB RAM available on standard plans. No tier upgrades required to get faster machines.

Mobile docs & support

Documentation written just for mobile build, test and release. Talk to our support engineers on chat or Discord whenever you need help.

GitHub Actions vs Codemagic

Let's compare using GitHub Actions with Fastlane, against using Codemagic.

Code signing
GitHub Actions
Codemagic
iOS automatic code signing
Requires Fastlane match and writing Ruby
GitHub Actions
Built-in via App Store Connect API
Codemagic
Certificate & profile renewal
Manually managed, expire without warning
GitHub Actions
Automatic on every build
Codemagic
Android keystore management
Manually set up an encrypted keystore file
GitHub Actions
Managed in UI or YAML
Codemagic
Pipeline configuration
GitHub Actions
Codemagic
Secrets per project
100 hard limit
GitHub Actions
Unlimited
Codemagic
Updating build versions
Extra scripting needed
GitHub Actions
Automatic via our SDK
Codemagic
OTA updates
Not available
GitHub Actions
CodePush for React Native
Codemagic
Available Runners
GitHub Actions*
Codemagic
Free tier machines
M1, 3-core, 7GB RAM
GitHub Actions
Mac mini M4, 10-core, 16GB RAM
Codemagic
Build speed benchmark
16m 10s to build Medito
GitHub Actions
6m 43s to build Medito
Codemagic
Disc space
14GB
GitHub Actions
132GB
Codemagic
Support & documentation
GitHub Actions
Codemagic
Support
Community discussions
GitHub Actions
DevOps engineers via live chat and Discord
Codemagic
Documentation
Mobile CI/CD info scattered through docs
GitHub Actions
Specialised mobile DevOps documentation
Codemagic
Pricing
GitHub Actions
Codemagic
Pay per minute
$0.062/min for standard macOS or $0.102 for M2 Pro
GitHub Actions
$0.095/min for M2 and $0.114/min for M4, with 2x faster builds
Codemagic
Pay per concurrency
Unavailable
GitHub Actions
Get unlimited minutes with our Fixed tier and pay per concurrency
Codemagic
Seat costs
Pay per seat
GitHub Actions
Unlimited seats with no fee
Codemagic

* source: https://github.com/pricing, accurate as of May 2026

** source: https://docs.codemagic.io/billing/pricing/#2-fixed-annual-plans

Top reasons for teams choosing Codemagic

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Customizable workflows

Have full control over your CI/CD pipeline with workflows that fit the needs of your development team – whether you're building a native or cross-platform app or multiple versions of a white-label app. Integrate with third-party services to automate your pipeline.

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Saves 20% of development time

Codemagic gives fast feedback to teams so they can focus on developing their product instead of handling all of the build, test and release steps manually.

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First-class support for iOS development

Codemagic takes the pain out of code signing with built-in code signing identities management and the Apple Developer portal integration. Automate the most time-consuming app release steps, such as building and uploading new app versions to TestFlight and App Store, and setting changelogs.

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Always up to date with the latest developer tools

Codemagic CI/CD is always prepared to equip you with the latest tools you need to build mobile apps. To support both Android and iOS apps, Codemagic builds run on macOS machines that have multiple Xcode versions, Android SDK and other tools preinstalled.

Trusted by developers and industry leaders

Codemagic has been a helpful tool for all types of mobile app development teams. Here's how some of our customers describe their experience.

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"Codemagic has allowed our team to decrease publication time by 95%."

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Development Manager

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Fully hosted and managed CI/CD for mobile apps

Use your preferred framework and automate the entire build, test, and release pipeline with the highly customizable codemagic.yaml or Workflow Editor for Flutter apps.
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • Native iOS
  • Native Android
  • Ionic
  • Unity
  • CI/CD for Native iOS apps

    Codemagic excels in everything iOS-related thanks to powerful Apple hardware, quick Xcode version updates and the integrations with Apple Developer Portal and App Store Connect for seamless code signing and publishing.

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  • CI/CD for Android apps

    With Android SDK and emulators preinstalled, Codemagic has everything you need for building Android apps available out of the box. Get instant feedback on your project, code sign your app automatically and release it to testers, Google Play or other services.

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  • CI/CD for Flutter apps

    Using configuration as code or the Workflow Editor, set up builds for Android, iOS, the web and desktop. Codemagic is built with cross-platform development in mind, and will help you take care of everything from building and testing to code signing and releasing the apps.

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  • CI/CD for React Native apps

    Codemagic's macOS build machines come with multiple Xcode versions, Android SDK and npm preinstalled for hassle-free Android and iOS builds. Test your apps on simulators, emulators or real devices, and automate your deployments to the stores.

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  • CI/CD for Ionic apps

    Built with cross-platform development in mind, Codemagic integrates with Apple Developer Portal, App Store Connect and Google Play to help you take care of everything from building and testing to code signing and releasing the apps.

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  • CI/CD for Unity

    Trigger builds on every code change and distribute new app versions to your QA team or to the stores. For faster builds, Codemagic has the latest LTS version of Unity preinstalled with other Unity versions available to install.

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Secure and compliant

SOC 2 type 2

The audit report is available on request

ISO 27001

Our data center partners are ISO 27001-certified

GDPR/CCPA

Your personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR/CCPA