Looking for a powerful and secure alternative to Diawi? Updraft is the enterprise-ready platform for distributing, testing, and managing apps securely and efficiently across iOS, Android, and Windows.
Diawi is excellent for quick app sharing, but its limited features and security concerns may become problematic when scaling your mobile testing and release processes.
Here is why Updraft is the superior alternative to Diawi.
Feature Comparison: Updraft vs. Diawi
| Features |
Updraft |
Diawi |
| iOS and Android app distribution |
✅ |
✅ |
| Windows apps support |
✅ |
❌ |
| .aab file support |
✅ |
❌ |
| Dashboard to manage apps & testers |
✅ |
❌ |
| Unlimited installs & file sizes |
✅ |
❌ Limited |
| App version & release history |
✅ |
Limited paid only |
| Public download links & QR codes |
✅ |
✅ |
| Advanced authentication and advanced access management & 2FA |
✅ |
Basic password only |
| Feedback & bug-reporting SDK |
✅ |
❌ |
| Plugins (Fastlane, Gradle) |
✅ |
❌ |
| Webhooks, Slack, MS Teams, Discord, WebEx integrations |
✅ |
❌ |
| Custom domains & branding |
✅ |
Paid plans only |
| Web enterprise app store |
✅ |
❌ |
| Mobile enterprise app store |
✅ |
❌ |
| ISO 27001, GDPR compliance |
✅ |
❌ |
| App resigning (iOS & Android) |
✅ |
❌ |
| App Store and Play Store integration |
✅ |
❌ |
| Custom Storage Integration (S3, GCP) |
✅ |
❌ |
| IAM / SSO Integrations |
✅ |
❌ |
| CI/CD pipeline integration |
✅ |
❌ |
| Complete Release Management |
✅ |
❌ |
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Why Choose Updraft Over Diawi?
🚀 1. Unlimited Scalability
- Unlimited installations and downloads: no restrictions, no hidden fees.
- Supports all major platforms (iOS, Android, Windows) and app formats (.ipa, .apk, .aab, .msi, .appx, .zip etc.).
🔒 2. Enterprise-grade Security & Privacy
- Hosted on ISO 27001-certified servers in Switzerland & ISO 27001 certified company.
- Fully GDPR-compliant data handling.
- Multi-factor authentication (2FA) and robust authentication workflows.
- Complete Identity and Access Management (IAM) integration: seamless SAML-based SSO integration (Okta, Azure AD, Custom SSO).
- Advanced access management with different user roles
- Permission group management
🔄 3. Powerful App Resigning Capabilities
- Resign Android .aab files with new keystores effortlessly.
- Resign iOS .ipa files using new distribution certificates and provisioning profiles—essential for rapid releases, client-specific builds, or test environments.
🌐 4. Complete CI/CD & DevOps Integration
- Automate and streamline your app distribution and release management processes. Integrate easily with existing CI/CD tools (Fastlane, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Gradle).
- Trigger automated builds, uploads, and release notes directly from your pipelines.
⚙️ 5. Advanced Release Management
- Clearly manage your app lifecycle: beta, staging, and production releases at one place, within one project.
- App version history, and App Store integrations (Apple App Store & Google Play Store).
- Email notifications for release transparency and smooth testers experiences (no Gmail adresse or Apple ID required.
📦 6. Custom Storage & Infrastructure
- Securely store apps and artifacts in your own cloud storage (AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage).
- Control your data completely, enhancing compliance, security, and performance.
🖥️ 7. Windows App Support
- Full support for distributing Windows app formats (.msi, .appx, .msix, .zip). Manage and distribute Windows apps just as effortlessly as Android & iOS.
⚠️ Risks & Limitations of Diawi
- Default public listing of uploaded apps poses security and compliance risks.
- Basic password protection—no 2FA or advanced IAM/SSO integrations.
- Limited scalability, control, and feedback processes
- No support for resigning builds, CI/CD, custom storage, or Windows apps.
🔥 Why teams move from Diawi to Updraft
Teams switching from Diawi to Updraft commonly highlight these reasons:
- More scalable team management and unlimited installs.
- Superior security, privacy, and compliance capabilities.
- Better automation & integration into existing developer and app distribution workflows.
- Comprehensive app resigning and code signing capabilities.
- Customization with full control over data & infrastructure.
🎯 Main Advantages of Updraft over Diawi
- Enterprise-ready platform with unlimited scalability
- Complete IAM/SSO & 2FA authentication
- Effortless app resigning (Android .aab, iOS .ipa)
- Full CI/CD integrations with your existing workflows
- Windows App Distribution capability
- Custom storage options (AWS S3, Google Cloud)
- App Store Integrations and streamlined Release Management
- Strong security (ISO 27001, GDPR compliant, Swiss hosting)
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there a limit to app size or installations?
No—Updraft provides unlimited app file sizes and installs (in the paid plan)
Can we integrate Updraft with CI/CD workflows?
Yes—full integration with popular CI/CD platforms like Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Fastlane, Gradle, and Bitrise.
Do you support app resigning for both Android and iOS?
Yes—you can easily resign .ipa and .aab files with new keys or certificates.
Does Updraft offer Single Sign-On (SSO)?
Absolutely—full IAM & SSO integration (Okta, Azure AD, Custom SAML).
Where is our data stored?
Data is securely stored in Switzerland (ISO 27001-certified), fully GDPR compliant. Optionally, use your custom AWS or Google Cloud storage. See also our Security information page.
🚀 Ready to Switch to Updraft from Diawi?
Start free with no credit card required, and experience why development teams choose Updraft over Diawi every day.
👉 Start with Updraft Free -> getupdraft.com
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