DeployGate
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What is DeployGate
DeployGate is a mobile app distribution and testing platform used to share pre-release Android and iOS builds with internal teams, QA, and external testers. It provides a hosted portal for uploading builds, managing tester access, and collecting installation and device feedback during development. Typical use cases include ad-hoc distribution outside public app stores and coordinating feedback cycles for mobile releases. It is commonly used alongside existing CI systems rather than replacing a full CI/CD pipeline.
Mobile-focused build distribution
DeployGate centers on distributing Android and iOS builds to testers without relying on public app store release processes. This supports frequent internal and external testing cycles for mobile teams. The product’s feature set aligns with mobile QA workflows more than general-purpose deployment platforms. It fits well when the primary need is controlled build sharing and feedback collection.
Tester access and permissions
DeployGate provides mechanisms to invite testers and control access to specific apps or builds. This helps teams separate internal, client, and beta tester groups and reduce accidental exposure of builds. Centralized access management is useful when multiple projects and stakeholders share the same distribution channel. It also supports repeatable distribution processes across releases.
Integrates with CI pipelines
DeployGate is typically used as a downstream step from CI to publish artifacts for testing. This allows teams to automate build uploads after successful jobs and standardize distribution across branches or environments. It complements CI/CD toolchains by focusing on the last-mile delivery of mobile binaries to testers. This is practical for teams that already have CI in place and need a consistent distribution endpoint.
Not a full CI/CD suite
DeployGate does not replace end-to-end CI/CD platforms that orchestrate builds, tests, approvals, and multi-environment deployments across application types. Teams still need separate tooling for build automation, infrastructure deployment, and release governance. For organizations seeking a single platform for broad DevOps workflows, DeployGate is narrower in scope. It is best treated as a specialized component in a larger pipeline.
Primarily mobile app use cases
The product is designed around distributing mobile binaries and managing mobile testers, not deploying web services or infrastructure. Organizations with mixed portfolios may need additional tools for non-mobile delivery workflows. This can increase toolchain complexity when standardizing across teams. It is less suitable as a universal deployment layer.
Enterprise controls may vary
Compared with broader delivery platforms, capabilities such as advanced policy enforcement, complex approval workflows, and organization-wide governance may be more limited or require higher-tier plans. Larger enterprises may need to validate requirements around auditability, SSO/SAML, and compliance reporting. Fit depends on the organization’s security and governance standards. Buyers should confirm administrative and reporting features during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Number of Members: Up to 2; Projects: Up to 1; Apps: Up to 2; App storage: 1 GB total; Revision history retention: 90 days; Revision history count: 500 revisions/app; Teams: Up to 3; Distribution pages: 2 pages/app; Devices per distribution page: Up to 100 devices; Capture feature retention: 3 days; Data transfer: 5 GB/month (transfers suspended if exceeded); Crash log retention: 1 week; Audit log retention: 1 week. |
| Flexible | $150 per month (covers 4 members); +$20 per additional member/month | Members: 4–49; Projects: Up to 10; Apps: Unlimited; App storage: Unlimited; Revision history retention: Unlimited; Revision history count: 500 revisions/app; Teams: Unlimited; Distribution pages: Unlimited; Devices per distribution page: Up to 10,000 devices; Capture feature retention: 90 days; Data transfer: Unlimited; Crash log retention: Unlimited; Audit log retention: 1 week; Payment: Credit card; Contract: Monthly. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing — contact sales (Enterprise page notes a Free 45-day Trial) | Members: 20 to unlimited (minimum contract requirement 20); Projects/Apps/Teams: Unlimited; App storage: Unlimited; Revision history retention: Unlimited; Revision history count: 500 revisions/app; Distribution pages: Unlimited; Devices per distribution page: Up to 10,000 devices; Capture feature retention: 90 days; Data transfer: Unlimited; Crash log and audit log retention: Unlimited; SSO (Google/SAML); Security checklist/NDA availability; Priority support (top priority); Payment: Invoiced billing; Contract: Annual payments only. |
Notes: Device limits apply per distribution page. Capture, data transfer, and other feature details are documented on DeployGate's site.
