Fastlane vs GitHub Actions:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fastlane and GitHub Actions were level in searches among mobile CI platforms worldwide, with an estimated 90.5K branded searches each, at 20.8% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mobile CI platforms, GitHub Actions appeared in all five answers and Fastlane in four. GitHub Actions was mentioned before Fastlane in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Fastlane and GitHub Actions are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
GitHub Actions, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
GitHub Actions, named ahead of Fastlane in every answer
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Top mobile CI platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GitHub Actions appeared in all five answers. Fastlane was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GitHub Actions was listed before Fastlane in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bitrise1st
Codemagic2nd- GitHub Actions3rd
EAS4th
Xcode Cloud5th
Fastlane6th
Appcircle7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- GitHub Actions5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Codemagic5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bitrise5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- EAS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fastlane4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Xcode Cloud4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Appcircle3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mobile CI platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mobile CI platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mobile CI platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mobile CI platform for mobile app builds?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mobile ci tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ci for mobile apps”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Fastlane or GitHub Actions more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fastlane and GitHub Actions by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven mobile CI platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Fastlane, GitHub Actions. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | EAS | Fastlane | GitHub Actions | Codemagic | Bitrise | Xcode Cloud | Appcircle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.1% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.87% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.6% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.57% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 17.4% | 25.9% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.9% | 18.4% | 22.3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.37% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.7% | 24.5% | 20.1% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.53% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.3% | 24.2% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.5% | 23.2% | 23.2% | 7% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.1% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.44% |
How has the Fastlane and GitHub Actions comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Fastlane took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fastlane’s share of searches among mobile CI platforms worldwide moved from 21.7% to 20.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GitHub Actions’ share of searches among mobile CI platforms worldwide moved from 21.7% to 20.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for mobile CI platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Fastlane lost share of searches among mobile CI platforms worldwide, from 23.2% to 20.8%.
In September 2026, GitHub Actions lost share of searches among mobile CI platforms worldwide, from 23.2% to 20.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fastlane’s and GitHub Actions’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Fastlane
1 branded search term
- fastlane
GitHub Actions
1 branded search term
- github actions
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