Xcode Cloud
Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode for Apple developers.
What Xcode Cloud is
Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode for Apple developers. It builds committed code changes and runs automated tests in parallel using cloud resources. Teams can customize workflows or begin with a built-in option. Build and test results, live status and user crash feedback appear inside Xcode; App Store Connect also displays build and test information and lets teams edit workflows or launch builds.
Xcode Cloud can deliver builds to team members and selected external testers through TestFlight. It supports Git repositories hosted on Bitbucket, GitHub and GitLab, including supported self-hosted versions. Apple says builds run in ephemeral isolated environments, source code is not persisted, credentials are not directly exposed to build environments, and data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Use requires Apple Developer Program membership, Xcode 15 or later, and a remote Git repository. Unused compute hours do not roll over.
Good
- Builds code changes and runs tests in parallel.
- Offers customizable and built-in workflows.
- Delivers builds through TestFlight.
- Supports Bitbucket, GitHub and GitLab repositories.
- Includes 25 monthly compute hours with membership.
Watch out
- Requires Apple Developer Program membership.
- Requires Xcode 15 or later and a remote Git repository.
- Unused monthly compute hours do not roll over.
- Self-hosted runners are not supported.
Who it suits
Xcode Cloud is for Apple developers and teams who want cloud builds, automated tests and TestFlight delivery within an Xcode workflow. It requires Apple Developer Program membership, Xcode 15 or later, and a remote Git repository.
Verdict
Xcode Cloud connects cloud builds and automated testing with Xcode, App Store Connect and TestFlight. Teams should account for its membership and repository requirements, along with monthly compute-hour limits and non-rollover of unused hours.
Plans and prices
From Xcode Cloud's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| 25 compute hours/month | Free | 25 compute hours/month · unused hours don’t roll over · Included with Apple Developer Program membership |
| 100 compute hours/month | $49.99 a month | 100 compute hours/month · US$49.99/month |
| 250 compute hours/month | $99.99 a month | 250 compute hours/month · US$99.99/month |
| 1000 compute hours/month | $399.99 a month | 1000 compute hours/month · US$399.99/month |
| 10000 compute hours/month | $3,999.99 a month | 10000 compute hours/month · US$3999.99/month |
The facts
Each one read from Xcode Cloud's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- App Store Connect
- The App Store Connect web dashboard displays build and test information and lets users edit workflows and launch builds.checked 3 Oct 2026
What it does
- Builds and tests
- It builds committed code changes and runs automated tests in parallel using cloud resources.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode for Apple developers.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- Using Xcode Cloud requires Apple Developer Program membership, Xcode 15 or later, and a remote Git repository.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- Apple says builds use ephemeral isolated environments, source code is not persisted, credentials are not exposed directly to build environments, and data is encrypted in transit and at rest.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Source control
- Xcode Cloud supports Git repositories hosted on Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab, including supported self-hosted versions.checked 3 Oct 2026
- TestFlight
- Xcode Cloud can deliver builds to team members and selected external testers through TestFlight.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Usage limits
- Unused compute hours do not roll over to the next month, and cancelling a paid subscription returns the team to 25 monthly hours after the current billing period.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Usage reporting
- Teams can review usage information in the Apple Developer app and App Store Connect, including build counts and duration, and export usage data as CSV.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Workflows
- Teams can customize workflows or start with a built-in workflow.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Xcode integration
- Build and test results, live status, and user crash feedback appear inside Xcode.checked 3 Oct 2026
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