Beta by Crashlytics vs Buddybuild: What are the differences?

Beta by Crashlytics: Free, streamlined beta distribution for iOS/Android. A streamlined solution for distributing apps that gives you a single, cross-platform toolset for iOS and Android, and a delightful, effortless onboarding for your testers; Buddybuild: A continuous integration, continuous deployment and user feedback platform for iOS and Android development teams. Buddybuild ties together continuous integration, continuous delivery and an iterative feedback solution into a single, seamless platform.

Beta by Crashlytics belongs to "Beta Testing / Mobile App Distribution" category of the tech stack, while Buddybuild can be primarily classified under "Mobile Continuous Integration".

Some of the features offered by Beta by Crashlytics are:

• Dashboard that delivers detailed build, tester and developer information
• See the activity of both your developers and your testers. All in one screen.
• Integrated with Crashlytics- Get performance insight, starting with beta testing, all the way through App or Play store distribution.

On the other hand, Buddybuild provides the following key features:

• Frictionless Setup: set up a comprehensive CI system for your iOS and Android apps in just minutes.
• Customizable Workflow: use and extend buddybuild to meet the needs of your mobile development workflow.
• Test with Confidence: maintain and improve the quality of your code base with automated Unit and UI testing

"Dirt-simple integration" is the top reason why over 7 developers like Beta by Crashlytics, while over 11 developers mention "Easy setup" as the leading cause for choosing Buddybuild.

According to the StackShare community, Beta by Crashlytics has a broader approval, being mentioned in 19 company stacks & 9 developers stacks; compared to Buddybuild, which is listed in 18 company stacks and 3 developer stacks.