Bitrise

Bitrise is a Mobile DevOps company that provides a comprehensive platform for automating mobile app development, testing, and deployment processes. Founded in 2014 by Barnabas Birmacher, Daniel Balla, and Viktor Benei, Bitrise has grown to become a leading solution for mobile app developers worldwide. The platform offers a suite of tools and services designed to streamline the entire mobile development lifecycle, from continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) to automated testing and release management.

Bitrise's core offering is a fully-hosted mobile DevOps platform that includes features such as automated builds, code validation, secure automated code signing, and mobile-specific testing. The platform supports various mobile frameworks including iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native, Cordova, and Ionic. One of Bitrise's key differentiators is its ability to provide Xcode versions and betas within 24 hours of their release, ensuring developers always have access to the latest tools.

The company has developed several innovative solutions to enhance mobile development efficiency. These include the Bitrise Build Cache, which accelerates build and test times, and Bitrise Insights, a CI/CD monitoring dashboard that provides actionable data on build performance, test results, and overall app health. Bitrise also offers over 360 mobile-tailored Steps, which are pre-configured integrations that can be easily incorporated into development workflows.

As of 2024, Bitrise serves more than 6,000 companies globally, including notable clients such as Reddit, Wise, Equinox, Grindr, and GoDaddy. The platform processes millions of builds annually, with users running over 4 million unit tests and 3 million UI tests in 2022 alone. Bitrise claims to improve build success rates by 95%, decrease build times by 75%, and reduce testing time by 80% for its clients.

Key customers and partnerships

Bitrise has established itself as a trusted partner for a wide range of mobile-first companies and traditional enterprises expanding into mobile. Some of its key customers include Rakuten, WISE, Bose, Virgin Mobile, Compass, Mozilla, Philips Hue, and Marks & Spencer. The company's platform is particularly popular among finance and banking institutions, as well as nonprofit organizations, demonstrating its versatility across different sectors.

In terms of partnerships, Bitrise has integrated with various tools and services in the mobile development ecosystem. For instance, the platform offers seamless integration with Genymotion Cloud SaaS Android virtual devices, allowing developers to run automated tests faster and at scale. Bitrise has also acquired Flare.Build in October 2022, enhancing its capabilities in speeding up feedback loops and multiplying app build performance.

Bitrise's impact extends beyond its direct customer base, with approximately 35% of Y Combinator's top companies using its platform as of 2022. This widespread adoption among innovative startups further solidifies Bitrise's position as a leader in the mobile DevOps space.