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Bitrise vs Fastlane

Bitrise logo

Bitrise

Mobile Development

The mobile DevOps platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fastlane logo

Fastlane

Mobile Development

Open-source automation for building, testing, and releasing iOS and Android apps.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bitrise pricing varies by location ($89-99 for Starter, $200-225 for Pro); Fastlane requires command-line and Ruby familiarity to configure and maintain Fastfiles.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 28 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitrise and Fastlane actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitrise and Fastlane differ
AttributeBitriseFastlane
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
PlatformsWebios, android

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mobile Development).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bitrise

Nothing recorded that Fastlane does not also cover.

Only in Fastlane

  • Screenshot automation
  • Beta distribution
  • App store publishing
  • Code signing management
  • CI/CD integration
  • Plugin ecosystem

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bitrise

  • Mobile app CI/CD pipelinenot Fastlane
  • iOS and Android build automationnot Fastlane
  • Cross-platform mobile testingnot Fastlane

Fastlane

  • Automating iOS and Android release pipelinesnot Bitrise
  • Generating localized app store screenshotsnot Bitrise
  • Distributing beta builds to testersnot Bitrise
  • Managing code signing across a teamnot Bitrise
  • Integrating mobile releases into CI/CDnot Bitrise

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bitrise

  • Pricing varies by location ($89-99 for Starter, $200-225 for Pro)
  • Enterprise plan requires direct quote

Fastlane

  • Requires command-line and Ruby familiarity to configure and maintain Fastfiles.
  • No hosted UI or dashboard; it is a local/CI toolkit rather than a managed service.
  • Community-maintained plugins vary in quality and maintenance status.
  • No built-in analytics or crash reporting; it must be paired with other tools for those needs.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitrise

Free
  • HobbyFree
    • Perpetual access for solo developers
    • Limited build credits
  • Starter$89/month
    • 3 concurrent builds (macOS), up to 10 (Linux)
    • Up to 10 team members, 2 private apps
    • Access to M and M2 Pro Medium machines
  • Pro$200/month
    • 10 concurrent macOS, 30 Linux builds
    • Unlimited team members
    • Access to M2 Pro Large and Linux Large machines
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • 2,000+ builds per month
    • Dedicated environments or self-hosted
    • Dedicated customer success manager

Fastlane

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fastlane review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitrise if

  • You want to start without paying.
Bitrise review

Choose Fastlane if

  • You need screenshot automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on ios, android.
  • You also want beta distribution.
Fastlane review

Questions people ask

Is Bitrise or Fastlane better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitrise starts at Free and Fastlane at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitrise or Fastlane?
Bitrise starts at Free and Fastlane at Free.
Does Bitrise or Fastlane run on more platforms?
Bitrise runs on Web. Fastlane runs on ios, android.
Can I use Bitrise for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bitrise best used for?
Bitrise is most often used for mobile app ci/cd pipeline, ios and android build automation, cross-platform mobile testing. Of those, mobile app ci/cd pipeline and ios and android build automation are not what Fastlane is typically brought in for.
What can Bitrise do that Fastlane cannot?
Fastlane covers Screenshot automation, Beta distribution, App store publishing, Code signing management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bitrise: Does Bitrise have a free plan?

Yes, Bitrise's Hobby plan is perpetually free for solo developers and includes limited build credits for testing.

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Fastlane: Is fastlane a free tool, and what is the licensing model?

Fastlane is open source and free to use. It is an open source platform aimed at simplifying Android and iOS deployment with contributions from over 700 community members.

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Bitrise: What is Bitrise's Starter plan price and concurrent build limit?

Bitrise Starter costs $89 per month (or up to $99 depending on location) and includes up to 3 concurrent macOS builds and 10 Linux builds.

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Fastlane: Does fastlane charge for support or commercial use?

The fastlane website does not mention pricing for support, training, or commercial services. Users are directed to documentation for getting started rather than a purchasing process.

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Bitrise: What are Bitrise's per-minute build machine rates?

macOS M4 and M2 Pro Large machines cost $0.0096 per minute; Linux Medium costs $0.0044 per minute; Linux Large costs $0.0089 per minute.

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Fastlane: Can fastlane be used in commercial projects?

Yes, fastlane is an open source project. Commercial use is not addressed as a limitation on the website.

Source
Bitrise: How much does Bitrise Build Cache cost?

Bitrise Build Cache starts at $600 per month and includes 200 monthly cache invocations per seat for Enterprise plans.

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