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This is a macOS AMI for Anka Build Enterprise tier software. Anka is a type2 hypervisor solution to run iOS CI/CD in macOS VMs using AWS EC2 Mac instances.
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Overview
Anka is a suite of software for creating and managing macOS VMs to run on top of Apple hardware and macOS. It enables orchestration and creation of macOS VMs for iOS CI and integrates with existing CI systems like jenkins, teamcity, Buildkite, GitHub Actions, Gitlab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo etc. It enables Devops team members to adopt and integrate with existing container based DevOps workflows for iOS and Native Mac App build & test CI/CD/Automation.
Highlights
- Create and run macOS VMs on EC2 Mac instances for iOS CI
- Provision ephemeral macOS VMs on EC2 Mac instances from CI tools
- Container like DevOps for iOS CI on EC2 Mac instances
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI) for macOS
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MacOs 15.7.7
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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mac1.metal Recommended | $0.79 |
Dimensions summary
This listing bills on a single usage dimension: the mac1.metal instance measured in hours. You pay based on the uptime of your EC2 Mac instance, with no upfront commitment or fixed term. Billing scales directly with how long the instance runs. Within that running time, you can operate multiple macOS virtual machines on the same instance without changing the hourly rate. To reduce cost per job, you pack more virtual build environments onto each running instance, since the charge tracks instance hours rather than the number of VMs.
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The unit meters running time on a dedicated EC2 Mac instance, billed per hour of instance uptime. The charge tracks how long the instance runs, not the number of macOS virtual machines you operate on it. Stopping the instance ends the accrual of software charges.
Software charges track instance uptime, so they accrue only while the instance runs. Note that AWS bills EC2 Mac dedicated hosts for a minimum 24-hour period after you start an instance. Running multiple virtual machines during that window helps you use the time you are already paying for.
The AMI comes with macOS pre-configured and the Anka Virtualization software installed. It requires the AWS Instance Metadata Service to be enabled. This listing covers virtualization only. Using the Controller plugins to orchestrate VMs requires a separate Anka Build Cloud setup on a Linux server or container.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI) for macOS
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Type 2 Hypervisor Architecture
Implements a type 2 hypervisor solution for running macOS virtual machines on Apple hardware
macOS VM Orchestration
Enables creation, provisioning, and orchestration of ephemeral macOS virtual machines on EC2 Mac instances
CI/CD Integration
Integrates with multiple CI/CD platforms including Jenkins, TeamCity, Buildkite, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, and Bamboo
iOS Build and Test Automation
Supports iOS CI/CD workflows including build, test, and automation capabilities for iOS applications
Container-Based DevOps Workflow
Provides container-like DevOps workflow capabilities for iOS and native macOS application development and testing
Virtual Machine Orchestration
Orchestrates up to 2 virtual machines per EC2 Mac instance using Kubernetes technology on genuine Apple hardware.
Rapid VM Provisioning
Enables virtual machine spin-up in seconds rather than minutes for accelerated development workflows.
Kubernetes-based Orchestration
Leverages Kubernetes and Amazon EKS for orchestration and management of macOS environments at scale from a few to hundreds of machines.
DevOps Tool Integration
Integrates with industry-leading CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and other popular DevOps platforms for seamless workflow orchestration.
Dynamic Infrastructure Scaling
Supports on-demand scaling by seamlessly adding EC2 Mac instances to the environment to accommodate varying workload requirements.
Mobile CI/CD Toolchain
Pre-installed mobile development tools for Android and iOS including multiple Xcode versions (15.0.1 through 26.2) on macOS virtual machine images
Multi-OS Deployment Support
Support for deployment on macOS and Linux environments with both virtual and bare-metal EC2 instance options
Virtualization Technology
macOS virtualization capability enabling multiple virtual machines on Apple Silicon EC2 instances for concurrent build execution
Automated Dependency Management
Automatic management of stack and mobile tooling dependencies including macOS, Xcode, simulator runtimes, and Android SDKs
Infrastructure Isolation
Source code execution within dedicated AWS infrastructure meeting compliance and security requirements
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Customer reviews
Hiten Nandasana
Automated iOS builds have saved time and now speed up testing and deployment
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Anka Build to automate my iOS and macOS applications build and automated testing. I also use it to manage the CI/CD infrastructure for my development team. This is our main use case. Using this faster build, we can save a lot more time and reduce manual effort in the build time.
Most of my development team works with iOS and macOS applications and provides builds for testing to the QA team. When our build is ready for testing and finalized, we can move it to the CI/CD pipeline. It will be directly built through the CI/CD pipeline and moved to the production environment using the automated environment structure, which eliminates manual work and reduces the time for the build. This is how my organization uses Anka Build platform for build time.
What is most valuable?
The best feature I can identify is the build time and processing build time. I can set up Anka Build in the automated build time, which reduces my development time and manual effort significantly. My organization primarily uses this for the build time and automated testing feature, which are the most valuable.
I have noticed that my development team is using it day by day. We are using this to reduce time—I can say we save four to five hours in a week by using this platform. Additionally, we can reduce manual effort. This impacts my organization the most. I can set this automation process only once, so in regular day-by-day use, it will work directly for my organization. This will have a very positive impact on my organization.
My management team has noticed significant changes. Previously, I used this build manually and tested over manually, which was more time-consuming. After using Anka Build, it has provided a faster way to deliver applications and the build process. This will be very helpful for my platform.
What needs improvement?
For Anka Build improvement, I can say that the administrative dashboard could be improved. Additionally, the setup process is very large for the environment. It can be easier to set up the environment. These things can be improved for Anka Build.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Anka Build for about one year.
What other advice do I have?
Whenever any new features or functionality is added or any issue is fixed in my applications, I can build iOS applications. At that time I can set this automation in Anka Build platform, so it will be automated and highlight all the features or bugs. I can say this feature has automated testing and test cases passed. This will be very useful to me on the platform, very quickly and very time-saving.
Regarding AI capabilities, Anka Build performed very well. Using these AI features in my day-to-day environment will have a very great impact.
The accuracy and reliability was very good. The output, expectation, and scalability are very well, and I have had a very great experience with that.
I can advise others that for organizations using iOS and macOS applications development and improving automation testing, Anka Build platform will be very useful. This platform will be very helpful for the organization.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Vishnu Jadhav
Automation has streamlined builds and improved consistency for reliable, faster releases
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
I mainly use Anka Build to automate and speed up our build process. It helps me create consistent build environments, reduce manual work, and make testing and deployment more reliable.
Anka Build automates our build process, reducing manual effort and saving time. It creates consistent build environments, which helps us avoid errors and deliver builds more quickly.
We use Anka Build in a hybrid cloud environment. It integrates well with our existing environment, provides centralized management, and improves development efficiency.
What is most valuable?
The best features of Anka Build are automation, a consistent build environment, easy integration with our existing tools, and its ability to scale as our needs grow.
The automation feature saves our team time and reduces manual effort. Anka Build integrates easily with our existing CI/CD tools, making the entire build and deployment process faster and more efficient.
Overall, Anka Build has been reliable and easy to use. Its automation, scalability, and seamless integration have helped improve our workflow and save valuable time.
Anka Build's AI capabilities improve governance and security by providing better visibility, faster threat detection, and automated compliance management. It helps organizations manage risk more efficiently.
The AI capabilities are accurate and reliable. They help automate tasks, reduce errors, and improve efficiency, making our workflow faster and more consistent.
Anka Build has improved our workflow by reducing build time, minimizing manual errors, and increasing reliability. It has helped our team deliver builds faster and work more efficiently.
What needs improvement?
The only improvement I would like to see is better reporting and more customization options. Otherwise, it has been a reliable and efficient solution for our team.
I would appreciate more deployment customization options and more detailed reporting. Those improvements would make Anka Build even more flexible and easier to manage.
One improvement would be a more intuitive user interface, better reporting and analytics, and additional integration options with third-party tools. Faster technical support and more detailed documentation would also improve the overall experience.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in the networking field for about one year, and I have been using Anka Build for around six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Anka Build has been stable and reliable in our experience. We have experienced very few issues in production, and the platform delivers consistent performance. Regular updates and good support have helped maintain stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Anka Build has scaled well as our environment has grown. It is easy to add new workloads and users without affecting performance. The platform is flexible, reliable, and has supported our organization's growth with minimal operational effort.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support is good. The team responds quickly, resolves issues efficiently, and provides helpful guidance whenever needed.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used a manual deployment process along with a basic automation tool. We switched to Anka Build because it provides better automation, centralized management, improved security, and easier scalability. The migration was smooth and has improved our overall operational efficiencies.
How was the initial setup?
The pricing is fair, the setup was simple, and the licensing process was easy to understand and manage. Overall, we are satisfied with the value it provides.
What about the implementation team?
We purchased Anka Build through our vendor rather than the AWS marketplace. The process was straightforward, and the implementation and deployment licenses were completed smoothly with vendor support.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a positive return on investment. Automation has reduced manual work, deployment time has improved by around 30%, and overall operational efficiency has increased. It has also helped me reduce configuration errors and saved valuable engineering time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is fair, the setup was simple, and the licensing process was easy to understand and manage. Overall, we are satisfied with the value it provides.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated a few other solutions before selecting Anka Build. We compared features, pricing, ease of deployment, and integration capabilities. We chose Anka Build because it offered better automation, stronger security features, and a simpler management experience for our environment.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, Anka Build has been a valuable tool for our workflow. It saves time, reduces manual effort, and makes the build process more reliable. I would definitely recommend it to other teams.
I recommend trying the proof of concept first. Anka Build is easy to use, scalable, reliable, and provides good value with strong automation and customer support. I would rate this solution a 10 out of 10.