Kobiton
Kobiton provides manual, automated, and no-code mobile app testing on real devices.
What Kobiton is
Kobiton provides manual, automated, and no-code mobile app testing on real devices. Device access is available through a mobile device cloud, private cloud, on-premises, hybrid, or custom deployment, including fully on-premises and air-gapped environments. AI-enhanced features include Appium script generation, no-code testing, and self-healing. Listed automation frameworks include Appium, Selenium, Espresso, and XCUITest, with support for mobile web and visual testing. Startup costs $83 a month for 500 minutes, Accelerate costs $399 a month for 3,000 minutes, and Scale is annual only at $9,000 a year for 7,500 minutes monthly. Those plans include public cloud access, manual testing on real devices, and scripted automation, and offer a free trial; there is no free plan. Kobiton lists integrations including Jira Data Center, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, Bitrise, and TeamCity. Security controls include SSO, role-based access control, mobile device policy, and a web application firewall. Kobiton states SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and ISO 27001:2013 for its Facilities Development Center.
Good
- Tests on real iOS and Android devices
- Supports on-premises and air-gapped deployment
- Offers Appium generation and self-healing
- Includes multiple automation frameworks
- Free trial on listed Startup, Accelerate, and Scale plans
Watch out
- No free plan
- Startup includes 500 minutes monthly
- Scale plan is annual only
- Some devices may require special setup
Who it suits
Kobiton suits mobile teams that need real-device testing with cloud, private, hybrid, or on-premises deployment. It also fits teams using scripted frameworks, no-code authoring, or air-gapped environments.
Verdict
Kobiton covers real-device mobile testing across manual, scripted, and no-code workflows. Its deployment choices and security controls support varied environments, while plan minute limits and paid pricing shape capacity decisions.
Plans and prices
From Kobiton's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | $83 a month | 500 mins/month · Public Cloud Access · Manual Testing on Real Devices · Scripted Automation Testing · Starting at $83/month |
| Accelerate | $399 a month | 3,000 mins/month · Public Cloud Access · Manual Testing on Real Devices · Scripted Automation Testing · Starting at $399/month |
| Scale | $9,000 a year | 7,500 mins/month · Public Cloud Access · Manual Testing on Real Devices · Scripted Automation Testing · Annual Only · Starting at $9000/year |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | For teams of 10 or more · Unlimited users · Dedicated devices and fully on-prem devices · Priority support · Request Pricing |
The facts
Each one read from Kobiton's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI testing
- Its AI-enhanced testing includes Appium script generation, no-code testing, and self-healing.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Automation frameworks
- The pricing page lists scripted Appium, Selenium, Espresso, XCUITest, and other testing.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Kobiton states it has SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and that its Facilities Development Center follows ISO 27001:2013.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Jira Data Center, Travis CI, Applitools, Azure DevOps, Bitrise, TeamCity, Jenkins, Digital.ai, and CircleCI.checked 5 Oct 2026
- On-premises deployment
- Kobiton says it can be deployed entirely on-premises, including in air-gapped environments.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- Kobiton provides manual, automated, and no-code mobile app testing on real devices.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- Kobiton says its applications use SSO, role-based access control, mobile device policy, and a web application firewall.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Customers can visit Kobiton Docs for knowledge base articles and to submit a support ticket.checked 5 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device deployment
- The platform offers real-device access through mobile device cloud and supports private cloud, on-premises, hybrid, or custom setups.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- Kobiton says it supports most standard iOS and Android devices, though some may require special setup instructions.checked 5 Oct 2026
Money
- Plan limits
- The Scale plan is annual only and includes 7,500 minutes per month; Startup and Accelerate list 500 and 3,000 minutes per month respectively.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The pricing page offers a free trial for Startup, Accelerate, and Scale plans.checked 5 Oct 2026
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