On Capgo
Capgo is an open-source live update platform for Capacitor and Ionic apps. It lets teams push JavaScript, CSS, and asset updates over the air without waiting for App Store or Play Store reviews, while keeping native code and Capacitor config in the normal review pipeline. Core features include release channels, rollback, real-time logs, analytics, and SOC 2–compliant hosting across 300+ edge locations. The CLI publishes signed bundles, and the dashboard shows adoption, failures, and version spread so you can automate safe rollouts from CI or ship hotfixes in minutes.
Capgo is the practical choice for teams that live in Capacitor and need to ship production fixes faster than the App Store allows. It’s honest about limits (no native SDK updates, tiered device caps) and backs them with solid observability and SOC 2 compliance. If you’re on Ionic Appflow and worried about shutdown risk, Capgo is a stable, bootstrapped alternative with a transparent migration path.
Key features
- Over-the-air (OTA) live updates for Capacitor apps
- Release channels and rollback with one click
- Real-time device logs and adoption analytics
- Differential updates for faster downloads
- CLI and public API for CI/CD automation
- Multi-team organization management with granular permissions
- SOC 2 Type I and GDPR compliance
- Global edge network across 300+ locations
- Open-source Capacitor plugin and CLI
- Notifications for urgent updates
Pros and cons
- Ships JavaScript/CSS/asset hotfixes in minutes without store reviews
- Keeps native code and Capacitor config in normal review flow
- Differential updates reduce download size by up to 90%
- Open-source Capacitor plugin and CLI for full control
- Real-time device logs and rollback without Xcode/Android Studio
- SOC 2 Type I and GDPR compliant
- Global edge network with ~44ms median latency
- Free plan with 14-day unlimited trial features
- Only works with Capacitor or Ionic apps; Cordova apps must migrate
- Native changes still require App Store/Play Store review
- Bundle size limits on lower tiers (10–100MB)
- Device count limits on paid tiers (1,000–5,000/month)
- No native SDK updates via OTA; only web bundles
Pricing
- 1 app
- Up to 100 devices per month
- 10MB max bundle size
- 14-day unlimited trial features
- Open-source Capacitor plugin
- Basic live updates and rollback
- Release channels and logs
- Differential updates
- Public API access
- Up to 5 apps
- 1,000 devices/month
- 50MB max bundle size
- Priority email support
- Release automation from CI
- Advanced channels and targeting
- SOC 2 Type I compliance
- Global CDN delivery
- Up to 20 apps
- 5,000 devices/month
- 100MB max bundle size
- Dedicated Discord support
- Multi-team organizations
- Granular user permissions
- Usage analytics and email summaries
- SOC 2 Type II readiness
- White-label workflows
- Unlimited apps and devices
- Custom bundle sizes and quotas
- Dedicated Slack channel support
- Onboarding and migration assistance
- SOC 2 Type II certification
- Custom contract and SLA
- Premium plugin development
- App store submission services
- Custom security review and compliance
Best for
Integrations & platforms
GitHub Actions · GitLab CI · Bitbucket Pipelines · CircleCI · Slack · Discord · Supabase · Stripe Climate
Frequently asked questions
Does Capgo support native code updates?
No. Capgo only delivers JavaScript, CSS, and asset updates over the air. Native code and Capacitor configuration still go through App Store and Play Store review.
What’s the max bundle size on the free plan?
The free plan limits bundles to 10MB.
Can I automate releases from CI?
Yes. The public API and CLI let you trigger live updates from GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, and other CI systems.
Is Capgo SOC 2 compliant?
Capgo is SOC 2 Type I compliant and working toward SOC 2 Type II certification.
Does Capgo work with Electron apps?
Yes. Capgo supports live updates for Capacitor apps on iOS, Android, and desktop via Electron.
