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Category: Mobile DevOps / CIVerified for 2025
Top Recommended Replacements
Codemagic
FREEBest Value (Pay-As-You-Go)
Why we like it
The first CI/CD dedicated to Flutter but now excellent for React Native/iOS; gives you 500 free build minutes/month; allows pay-per-minute billing (~$0.095/min for M2 Macs) so you never pay for idle time.
Keep in mind
Interface is more code-centric (`codemagic.yaml`) compared to Bitrise's drag-and-drop workflow editor.
Xcode Cloud
Best for Pure iOS Teams
Why we like it
Built directly into Xcode; includes 25 compute hours/month for free with your Apple Developer membership; setup is literally one click; test results appear instantly inside your IDE.
Keep in mind
iOS/macOS only (no Android support); configuration is less flexible than third-party CI tools.
GitHub Actions
FREEBest for Integrated Workflows
Why we like it
2,000 free minutes/month (though macOS burns them 10x faster); massive marketplace of actions; keeps code and CI in one place.
Keep in mind
The 'Mac Tax': macOS runners consume 10 build minutes for every 1 real minute; debugging signing issues is harder than on Bitrise.
Fastlane
Best Automation Tool
Why we like it
Not a CI server, but the engine behind them; handles screenshots, beta deployment, and code signing for free; run it locally on your own Mac or inside any CI provider.
Keep in mind
Requires Ruby knowledge; you still need a machine (server or laptop) to run it.
EAS Build (Expo)
FREEBest for React Native
Why we like it
The standard for React Native / Expo apps; free tier includes 15 Android + 15 iOS builds per month; handles certificates and signing automatically in the cloud.
Keep in mind
Free tier builds enter a 'Low Priority' queue which can take 30+ minutes to start during peak US hours.
AppCircle
FREEBest Enterprise Alternative
Why we like it
A direct competitor to Bitrise with a similar visual interface; free tier is generous (20 builds/month); allows you to connect your own AWS/Azure build agents to save money.
Keep in mind
Smaller community plugin ecosystem than Bitrise.
CircleCI (macOS)
Best for Speed
Why we like it
Offers specialized macOS runners with elite speed; excellent for teams already using CircleCI for backend services.
Keep in mind
macOS credits are extremely expensive compared to Linux credits on the platform.
Nevercode (Shutting Down)
Legacy
Why we like it
Historical player in the space.
Keep in mind
Rebranded/merged into Codemagic; no longer a standalone option.
Visual Studio App Center
FREEBest for Beta Distribution
Why we like it
Excellent for distributing test builds to QA users; free tier includes 240 build minutes/month.
Keep in mind
Microsoft has deprioritized this product (updates are rare); many users are migrating to other platforms.
Self-Hosted Runners (Mac mini)
Best Long-Term Savings
Why we like it
Buy a Mac mini ($600) and stick it in your office; run GitHub Actions or Buildkite on it for free; zero 'per-minute' costs forever.
Keep in mind
You have to manage the hardware, updates, and networking yourself.
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