Codemagic
8.2#1 in continuous integration softwareFrom $99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCodemagic vs Drone
What both publish
| Fact | Codemagic | Drone |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Codemagic automates deployment to the Apple App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store and Huawei App Gallery. | Drone’s website says it installs from a single binary and scales automatically. |
| Purpose | Codemagic is a cloud-based CI/CD product for mobile developers that automates app building, testing and deployment. | Drone is a self-service continuous integration platform for automating software builds and testing. |
| Security | Builds run in virtual machines that are destroyed after completion, and the security statement says build data is cleaned when a build finishes except artifacts available in build logs and for download. | Drone supports AES-GCM encryption for secrets stored in its database, but encryption must be enabled before secrets are stored. |
Codemagic plans
- Pay as you goFree
- FreeFree
- React Native CodePush pay as you go$1 a month
- React Native CodePush fixed$99 a month
- Fixed price$3,990 a year
- Fixed price M2$3,990 a year
Drone plans
- Open Source EditionFree
- Enterprise Edition$299 a month
Pick Codemagic if…
It suits mobile developers who want cloud builds, testing workflows, and app-store deployment automation. Teams using supported frameworks or repository integrations can use its listed triggers and connections.
Pick Drone if…
Drone suits individuals and small teams that need automated build and test pipelines, including complex workflows. It also fits organizations wanting hosted or self-hosted runners and broad Git integrations.