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AppRelay for Mac & Windows vs DeployHQ
DeployHQ automates deployments via cloud services; AppRelay combines build, test and deployment in a native desktop app.
AppRelay for Mac & WindowsOne console to build, test & ship every app you make
DeployHQAutomated deployments made easy. DeployHQ.Which to pick
Pick AppRelay for Mac & Windows if you want…
- Unified local build-test-release console
- Integrations with React Native, Flutter or Electron (on AppRelay for Mac & Windows' list, not DeployHQ's)
Pick DeployHQ if you want…
- Zero-downtime automated deployments
- All-in-one desktop deployment
- Integrations with GitHub, Bitbucket or GitLab (on DeployHQ's list, not AppRelay for Mac & Windows')
Side by side
- What it is
- AppRelay for Mac & Windows:AppRelay is a native Mac/Windows console that lets you build, test, run and ship apps across 25 toolchains and 27 distribution channels from one place.
- DeployHQ:DeployHQ automates code deployments from Git repositories to servers, VPS, or static hosting with zero-downtime and instant rollbacks.
- Best for
- AppRelay for Mac & Windows:Unified local build-test-release console
- DeployHQ:Zero-downtime automated deployments
- Who it’s for
- AppRelay for Mac & Windows:Developers who manage multi-platform projects and want a local, no-cloud build and release tool.
- DeployHQ:Developers and teams needing simple, automated website or app deployments.
- Pricing
- AppRelay for Mac & Windows:Freemium
- DeployHQ:Freemium
- Plans
- AppRelay for Mac & Windows:Free $0
- DeployHQ:Free $0/mo · Solo $9/mo per month · Pro $19/mo per month · Business $39/mo per month · Enterprise $99/mo per month
- Works with
- AppRelay for Mac & Windows:React Native, Flutter, Electron, Tauri, Node, Deno, Bun, Go
- DeployHQ:GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, cPanel
AppRelay for Mac & Windows features
- Auto-detect toolchains. Scans a folder and identifies up to 25 supported toolchains and their versions.
- One-click multi-distribution. Build once and deploy to 27 destinations such as App Store, Play Console, Vercel, Netlify, S3, npm, Docker, etc.
- Integrated test console. Run XCTest, Gradle, npm test, pytest and view results without leaving the app.
- Live git status view. Shows branch, ahead/behind and dirty state for every repo in the workspace.
- Dispatch AI assistant. Ask plain-English questions to configure lanes or recipes; proposals are approved before execution.
- Headless CLI & MCP server. Subcommands and an MCP server let scripts, CI and Claude agents control builds, tests and releases.
- Portable .relay archives. Export projects with encrypted secrets as a single file that can be opened on any Mac.
- Remote mobile control. Use an iOS/Android app to trigger builds on the host Mac over a LAN-only, token-protected connection.
DeployHQ features
- Auto-deploy on push. Deploys code automatically when a push is received via webhook, no manual login required.
- Zero-downtime deploys. Ensures live sites stay online during deployments with instant rollbacks.
- Build pipelines & Turbo deploys. Runs build commands, caches builds, and speeds up deployments with turbo mode.
- Managed VPS & Static Hosting (beta). Provides optional managed Linux VPS or Cloudflare static hosting integrated with DeployHQ.
- Deployment controls. Supports branch-based routing, scheduled deployments, and deployment availability rules.
- Team & security features. Offers audit logs, API access, SSO, and team management for compliance.
AppRelay for Mac & Windows vs DeployHQ FAQ
Is AppRelay for Mac & Windows or DeployHQ free?+
AppRelay for Mac & Windows has a free plan and paid plans. DeployHQ has a free plan; paid plans start at $9/month (Solo).
Do AppRelay for Mac & Windows and DeployHQ integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: AppRelay for Mac & Windows lists React Native, Flutter, Electron, Tauri and 10 more; DeployHQ lists GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, FTP and 3 more.
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AppRelay for Mac & Windows
1 upvote · Launching on DevHunt on Feb 6, 2029
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