--- description: Diawi alternative for sharing builds with testers. Every Capawesome Cloud build gets a share link and QR code automatically — no manual IPA or APK uploads. title: Diawi Alternative for Sharing App Builds - Capawesome image: https://ogkit.dev/img/ob3tqEF0.jpeg?url=https://capawesome.io&v=3 --- Partner Recommended by **OpenForge** **Officially recommended** by OpenForge, an Ionic Platinum Partner, as the platform of choice for Capacitor apps. [ Learn more →](https://openforge.io/capawesome-partner-live-updates/) # The Diawi alternative that skips the upload Stop uploading IPAs by hand. Every successful build gets a share link and QR code automatically — testers install without an account, and CI posts the QR code into every pull request. [ Get started ](https://console.cloud.capawesome.io)[ Explore Native Builds ](/cloud/native-builds/) More than 1,000 teams build with Capawesome ## Capawesome replaces the manual upload with an automatic share link Diawi solved a real problem: getting an IPA or APK onto a tester's device without going through the app stores. But it stayed a manual step — build somewhere, download the artifact, upload it to Diawi, copy the link, paste it somewhere. With Capawesome Cloud [Native Builds](/cloud/native-builds/), the share link and QR code exist automatically the moment a build is green, and the GitHub Action posts the QR code straight into your pull request. Testers view and install without an account, and the same platform handles cloud builds, code signing, OTA Live Updates, and App Store Publishing. One honest caveat: Capawesome Cloud is not a file host — share links come from builds that run on Capawesome Cloud, not from uploaded binaries. ## Key Advantages Build sharing without the busywork Why development teams choose Capawesome over Diawi. ### Share Links, Automatically Every successful build gets a public share link and QR code the moment it turns green. No download-upload-copy-paste loop, no extra tool. ### QR Codes in Pull Requests The GitHub Action posts the install QR code into every pull request automatically. Reviewers test the exact build for the exact change. ### No Tester Accounts Testers, clients, and stakeholders open the share page, scan the QR code, and install — an APK on Android, an over-the-air install on iOS. ### Expiration & Revocation Add testing instructions, set an expiration, and revoke a link anytime — re-enabling mints a fresh one. Build logs are never exposed. ### CLI-First Automation Share from any pipeline with `apps:builds:share` or the GitHub Action — the share link and QR code URL come back as outputs. ### A Platform, Not a File Host Native Builds, code signing, Live Updates, and App Store Publishing in one product. Diawi hosts the file — Capawesome ships the app. ## Comparison Capawesome vs Diawi See how Capawesome compares to Diawi across build sharing and beyond. | Feature | Capawesome | Diawi | | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | | Build Sharing | | | | Share Link + QR Code | Yes | Yes | | Created Automatically on Every Build | Yes | No | | Upload Existing IPA/APK | No | Yes | | Install Without Tester Account | Yes | Yes | | Link Expiration | Optional | Yes | | Revocable Anytime | Yes | Paid plans | | QR Code Posted into Pull Requests | Yes | No | | CI Automation | CLI + GitHub Action + API | Upload API | | Native Builds | | | | Cloud Builds for iOS & Android | Yes | No | | Git Integration | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps | No | | Code Signing in the Cloud | Yes | No | | Supported App Types | Capacitor, Ionic, Cordova, native iOS, native Android | Any IPA/APK upload | | Beyond Sharing | | | | OTA Live Updates | Yes | No | | App Store Publishing | App Store, TestFlight, Google Play, Firebase App Distribution | No | | End-to-end Automations | Yes | No | | Team & Security | | | | SSO | Yes | No | | Audit Logs | Yes | No | | Pricing | | | | Free Trial | 14 days | Free tier | | Metering Model | Build minutes + Live Update MAUs | Uploads per day + file size | All information has been researched to the best of our knowledge. While we strive for accuracy, this comparison might not be exhaustive or fully up-to-date. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact us at [support@capawesome.io](mailto:support@capawesome.io) so we can update it. 💜 ## Success Stories See what our customers say Our customers love Capawesome Cloud - find out why Capawesome felt like it was designed with software engineers in mind. The documentation is excellent, the native library is robust, and the integration was minimally invasive and easy to keep well-factored and self-contained. We compared it directly with competitors, and **Capawesome came out ahead on every point**. Evan Hanson CTO at Otto Capawesome Cloud has helped us **reduce our live update costs by more than 90%** while offering more features than our previous provider. The integration took us less than a day and the support is top-notch. We now deliver daily live updates to more than 200,000 devices without any issues. ![Michael Wolz](/assets/images/testimonials/michael-wolz.png) Michael Wolz Head of Development at snapADDY GmbH We switched from Capgo to Capawesome Cloud a few months ago and so far we haven't looked back. With Capawesome Cloud, we have **significantly less downtime, updates are delivered faster, and support is literally the best we have ever experienced**. The integration was straightforward, and the documentation is clear and concise. Big thanks to the Capawesome team for creating such an awesome platform! ![Clément Fradet Normand](/assets/images/testimonials/clement-fradet-normand.jpg) Clément Fradet Normand Co-Founder at Clovis We had to use an Android and iOS SDK in our Capacitor app, for which no plugin existed. Capawesome was able to **create a fully functional Capacitor plugin for us within a few days**. The communication was excellent and the plugin works perfectly. ![Daniel Ehrhardt](/assets/images/testimonials/daniel-ehrhardt-96.jpg) Daniel Ehrhardt CEO at Codext GmbH We mainly use over-the-air (OTA) updates to deliver critical bug fixes and updates when waiting on the App Store review process is not an option. After dealing with too much down-time and latency from Capgo, we made the decision to switch to Capawesome Cloud and we couldn't be happier. **Capawesome is more stable and the package delivery speeds are significantly faster**, which makes a big difference at scale. Capawesome's team is extremely responsive and professional - thanks for supplying such a great product guys. ![Jedidiah Weller](/assets/images/testimonials/jedidiah-weller.jpg) Jedidiah Weller World Builder at Summon Worlds Our Capacitor app had several unique requirements for running operations in the background. The Capawesome team was able to quickly understand our needs and crafted a **customized Capacitor plugin that exceeded our expectations**. ![Christofer Huber](/assets/images/testimonials/christofer-huber-96.jpg) Christofer Huber CTO at WEBPUNKS GmbH We've been using Capawesome Cloud for CI/CD across our Capacitor apps and couldn't be happier. **Migrating from Appflow was a breeze — we were up and running in no time**, with way less friction than anticipated. The setup was straightforward and the workflow has been rock solid ever since. But what really sets Capawesome apart is the support. The team is incredibly responsive and genuinely helpful. It's great to get that level of personal attention from a SaaS tool. Highly recommend it to any Capacitor team looking to simplify their deployment pipeline. ![Dan Ziv](/assets/images/testimonials/dan-ziv.jpg) Dan Ziv Head of Engineering at Greetings Island Capawesome Cloud has been a game-changer for our team. We can now deploy updates to our Capacitor app without pushing to the app stores. This has saved us countless hours and allowed us to iterate faster. It's a **must-have for any modern app development team**. ![Hugo Corta](/assets/images/testimonials/hugo-corta.jpg) Hugo Corta Tech Lead at Vitruve We tested and verified several solutions on the market to help us deliver OTA updates for our Apps quickly, securely and, most importantly, that were capable of scaling as we grew and demanded. Capawesome Cloud was our choice! **The integration is super simple, we have automatic rollback and code signing to ensure the security of updates**. The costs are transparent and honest, we are very happy with the platform and looking forward to integrating our future Apps! ![Patrick A. Lima](/assets/images/testimonials/patrick-a-lima.jpg) Patrick A. Lima CEO at Nuinalp Capawesome's live updates have been a game changer for our mobile recipe app at King Arthur Baking. We can **quickly deliver improvements without app store delays, saving time and resources** while keeping the experience fresh for our baking community. ![Jordan Kilby](/assets/images/testimonials/jordan-kilby.jpg) Jordan Kilby Digital Marketing Leader at King Arthur Baking ## Blog Related posts AnnouncementJuly 12, 2026 ### Share Mobile App Builds with Testers via Link & QR Code Announcing build sharing in Capawesome Cloud: send any iOS or Android build to testers with a public link and QR code — no account required. ![Robin Genz](/docs/assets/external/avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/13857929.jpg) Robin GenzFounder & CEO [ Read more ](/blog/share-mobile-app-builds-with-testers/) GuideMarch 28, 2026 ### How to Distribute iOS and Android Apps to Testers Learn how to distribute iOS and Android test builds to testers and stakeholders without TestFlight or the Play Store. ![Robin Genz](/docs/assets/external/avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/13857929.jpg) Robin GenzFounder & CEO [ Read more ](/blog/how-to-distribute-ios-and-android-apps-to-testers/) DevelopmentApril 7, 2026 ### How to Build and Deploy iOS Apps Without Owning a Mac Build and deploy iOS apps without owning a Mac. Use Capawesome Cloud's macOS build environment to compile, sign, and ship Capacitor apps from Windows or Linux. ![Robin Genz](/docs/assets/external/avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/13857929.jpg) Robin GenzFounder & CEO [ Read more ](/blog/how-to-build-and-deploy-ios-apps-without-a-mac/) Frequently asked questions Have questions about switching from Diawi to Capawesome? We've answered the most common questions here. For additional support, reach out to us by [Email](mailto:support@capawesome.io) or via [Discord](https://discord.gg/VCXxSVjefW). Why is Capawesome a good Diawi alternative? Diawi hosts a binary you built somewhere else — you download the IPA or APK, upload it by hand, and copy the link. With Capawesome Cloud, the share link and QR code exist automatically the moment a [Native Build](/cloud/native-builds/) succeeds, and your CI posts the QR code into the pull request. And it is one platform: the same product handles cloud builds, code signing, OTA Live Updates, and App Store Publishing. Can I upload an existing IPA or APK to Capawesome Cloud? No. Capawesome Cloud shares builds that run on Capawesome Cloud — it is not a file host for externally built binaries. If you are building in CI anyway, connect your Git repo or trigger builds from the CLI and the share link comes free with every green build. If all you need is to host a binary built elsewhere, Diawi remains the right tool for that job. How does build sharing work in Capawesome Cloud? Every successful build can be shared via a public link and QR code. Testers open the page and install — an APK on Android, an over-the-air install on iOS, a ZIP for web builds. You can add testing instructions, set an expiration, and revoke the link anytime; re-enabling creates a new link, and build logs are never exposed. See the [Share a Build guide](/docs/cloud/native-builds/share-a-build/) for details. Can I automate build sharing from CI? Yes. The CLI command `apps:builds:share` creates a share link from any pipeline. The GitHub Action accepts a `share` input and returns `shareWebUrl` and `shareQrCodeUrl` outputs, so the QR code is posted into every pull request automatically. Read our guide on [sharing mobile app builds with testers](/blog/share-mobile-app-builds-with-testers/) for a full walkthrough. Which devices can install a shared iOS build? The same Apple platform rule that applies to Diawi: Ad Hoc and Development builds install only on devices whose UDIDs are registered in the provisioning profile, while Enterprise (In-House) builds install on any device of the organization. Our free [iOS UDID Finder](/tools/ios-udid-finder/) helps testers look up their device UDID so you can register it. Android has no such restriction — any device can install a shared APK. What about Loadly? Loadly (loadly.io) is a newer upload-based distribution service in the same niche as Diawi, and the same trade-off applies: you still build somewhere else, download the artifact, and upload it by hand. If you want the share link to exist automatically as part of your build pipeline — plus native builds, live updates, and app store publishing in one platform — Capawesome Cloud is the better fit. Which frameworks does Capawesome Cloud support? Native Builds and Build Sharing work with Capacitor, Ionic, and Cordova apps as well as native Android (Kotlin/Java) and native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) projects. Live Updates are available for Capacitor, Ionic, and Cordova apps. ## Ready to stop uploading builds by hand? Native Builds with automatic share links, Live Updates, and App Store Publishing — one platform. 14-day free trial. Cancel anytime. [ Get started ](https://console.cloud.capawesome.io)[ Book a demo ](https://cal.com/team/capawesome/demo) Questions? [ Join our Discord ](https://discord.gg/VCXxSVjefW) or [ contact us ](/contact/). ![Capawesome](/assets/logo.svg) Capawesome Ship mobile apps the modern way. 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