Searching for a professional and robust alternative to Firebase App Distribution for app distribution and beta testing? Discover how Updraft delivers superior capabilities for secure, scalable, and seamless app distribution across Android, iOS, and Windows.
Both Firebase App Distribution and Updraft simplify app distribution and testing. But when your requirements extend beyond basic distribution to enterprise-grade security, integrations, scalability, advanced resigning, and extensive customization, Updraft is the clear choice.
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Feature |
Updraft |
Firebase App Distribution |
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iOS & Android App Distribution |
✅ |
✅ |
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Windows Platform Support |
✅ |
❌ |
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Unlimited App File Size & Installations |
✅ |
❌ |
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Public Download Links & QR Codes |
✅ |
✅ Basic |
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Web Dashboard for Apps & Versions |
✅ |
✅ Basic |
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Comprehensive App Version History |
✅ |
✅ Basic |
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Advanced Release Management |
✅ |
❌ Basic only |
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Private Distribution & Advanced Authentication |
✅ Advanced 2FA, IAM & SSO |
❌ Limited (Firebase Auth only) |
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Advanced Access Management & Permissions |
✅ Role-based, Granular Control |
❌ Limited |
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Integrated Feedback & Bug Reporting SDK |
✅ |
❌ |
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Resigning Apps (.ipa & .aab) |
✅ |
❌ |
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CI/CD Integration (Fastlane, Gradle, Jenkins, API) |
✅ Advanced |
✅ Basic |
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IAM/SSO Integrations (Okta, Azure AD, SAML, Custom) |
✅ |
❌ Firebase Authentication only |
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2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) |
✅ |
❌ |
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Custom Cloud Storage (AWS, Google Cloud, custom) |
✅ |
❌ Firebase Storage Only |
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App Store Integrations (App Store, Play Store) |
✅ |
❌ |
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Webhooks, Slack, MS Teams, Discord, WebEx Integrations |
✅ |
❌ Limited |
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Web-based Enterprise App Store |
✅ |
❌ |
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Mobile Enterprise App Store (native app) |
✅ |
❌ |
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Custom Domain & Branded App Landing Pages |
✅ |
❌ |
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ISO 27001 Certification & GDPR Compliance |
✅ |
✅ Google Standard only |
ISO 27001-certified hosting, full GDPR compliance, data encryption at rest and in transit, plus multi-factor authentication (2FA).
Firebase security is robust but offers less customization and advanced enterprise-grade control (Google Data :))
Integrate seamlessly with your existing Identity Management providers such as Azure AD, Okta, and custom SAML-based SSO.
Fine-grained, role-based access controls (RBAC) provide tailored permissions.
Firebase offers only basic Firebase Authentication and lacks advanced access management on app level.
Easily distribute apps publicly (installation links, QR codes, custom landing pages) or privately with secure 2FA and SSO integrations.
Firebase supports public links but has limited advanced access management and authentication options.
Integrations with Fastlane, Gradle, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, via REST APIs and Webhooks.
Firebase App Distribution provides only basic integrations without extensive capabilities.
Quickly resign iOS apps (.ipa) with new distribution certificates and provisioning profiles or Android app bundles with new keys(.aab) seamlessly within Updraft.
Firebase currently lacks built-in resigning capabilities.
Distribute not only Android and iOS but also Windows and MacOS platform apps (.msi, .appx, .msix,.zip, .dmg, .pkg).
Firebase is limited to Android & iOS files
Publish directly to Apple App Store Connect and Google Play Store effortlessly from Updraft’s distribution and release management workflows.
Firebase App Distribution lacks direct app store integrations.
Integrate your existing cloud storage solutions (AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage) for full flexibility, data compliance, and cost control.
Firebase restricts storage to Firebase Storage only.
Integrations with collaboration tools including Slack, MS Teams, Discord, WebEx, and more for real-time updates about new app versions and streamlined app installation workflows.
Firebase App Distribution offers very limited integration options.
Provide users a custom-branded, web-based or native mobile enterprise app store—fully controlled, and secured.
Firebase does not offer a customizable enterprise app store solution.
Limited advanced IAM/SSO & authentication.
No resigning functionality for apps.
Restricted CI/CD integration capabilities.
Limited collaboration tool integration.
No enterprise-grade mobile app store.
Lack of flexibility in custom storage and app distribution methods.
Advanced Security & Compliance (ISO 27001 & GDPR, Swiss-hosted #nogoogle )
Resign Apps (iOS & Android) effortlessly
Advanced SSO Integration
Enterprise-grade Release Management
Custom Cloud Storage
CI/CD Automation & Webhooks
Built-in Feedback & Bug SDK
Cross-platform Distribution (Android, iOS, Windows)
Enterprise App Store (web & mobile)
Does Updraft support resigning of apps?
Yes. Easily resign both Android .aab and iOS .ipa apps with custom apple distribution certificates & provisioning profiles.
Can we use our existing SSO providers?
Absolutely. Updraft integrates seamlessly with Azure AD, Okta, SAML or OpenID and other providers.
Does Updraft offer CI/CD integrations?
Yes. Advanced integrations with Fastlane, Gradle, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions and others.
Does Updraft provide enterprise app stores?
Yes. Updraft offers an simple enterprise app store—both web-based and native mobile apps to distribute your apps to your users or testers.
Is Updraft secure and GDPR compliant?
Yes, Updraft stores data securely on ISO 27001-certified servers in Switzerland and complies fully with GDPR regulations.
Switch to Updraft for enterprise-grade distribution, integrations, and unmatched flexibility
This comprehensive comparison clearly highlights Updraft’s superiority over Firebase App Distribution for enterprise-grade needs, integrating all your requested features.