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Pushlink
What it is
Pushlink helps administrators keep private Android applications updated through APK hosting and device management. Uploaded APK files are hosted in encrypted form; Pushlink says traffic uses SSL and files will not be published or installed by others. Devices can be enrolled by QR code, through an API or CLI, or with revocable safe links. Administrators can select an uploaded APK as the current version and choose a status bar, popup, or background update. The service reports online and offline installations and how many have updated. Device records include status, last contact, and device ID, with optional details such as model, IMEI, SIM number, or IP address. For exceptions, Pushlink emails alerts and captures Java stack traces and the last 100 Android LogCat lines. The web API supports APK uploads outside the administration panel and access to device metadata. Official integrations include .NET and Cordova; community plugins for Flutter, React Native, and Gradle are not supported by Pushlink. The free plan covers up to five installations. Monthly billing is per installation, with volume discounts and pricing based on installation count.
For and against
For
- Enroll devices by QR code, API, CLI, or safe link
- Choose interactive or background update behavior
- Track online and offline installations
- Exception alerts include captured Android logs
- Free plan covers up to five installations
Against
- Installations over the plan limit are disabled
- Over-limit installations cannot receive updates or exceptions
- Community plugins are not supported by Pushlink
The verdict
Pushlink combines APK distribution with device enrollment, update controls, and installation reporting. Check the installation limit against the devices that need updates, since over-limit installations cannot receive updates or exceptions.
Who it suits
Pushlink suits teams distributing private Android apps to enrolled devices, including point-of-sale, drone, and embedded-device use cases. It may also fit administrators who need update status and exception details.
Plans and prices
Free
Up to 5 installations
Read 4 Oct 2026 · pushlink.com
Paid monthly usage
Per installation; volume discounts; price is calculated by installation count
Read 4 Oct 2026 · pushlink.com
On the record
- API
- The web API supports uploading APKs outside the administration panel and accessing device metadata.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- APK hosting
- It hosts APK files encrypted, says traffic uses SSL, and says the APK will not be published or installed by others.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Device information
- Installation information includes online or offline status, last touch, device ID, and optional metadata such as model, IMEI, SIM number, or IP address.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Enrollment
- Devices can be enrolled through QR codes, an API and CLI, or revocable safe links.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Exception tracking
- Pushlink emails alerts for exceptions and captures Java stack traces and the last 100 Android LogCat lines.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Installation tracking
- The service reports online and offline installations and how many have updated.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The docs list official .NET and Cordova integrations and community plugins for Flutter, React Native, and Gradle; community plugins are not supported by Pushlink.docs.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Plan limit behavior
- The FAQ says installations over the plan limit are disabled, remain visible in administration, and cannot receive updates or exceptions.docs.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pushlink helps keep private Android applications self-updated without a third-party process.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs questions to [email protected].docs.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported Android versions
- The getting-started guide says Pushlink works with all Android versions and was tested through Android 14 API 33.docs.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Update modes
- The maker describes interactive status bar or popup updates and background updates for point-of-sale, drone, and embedded devices.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Version management
- Administrators can set an uploaded APK as the current version and choose status bar, popup, or background update behavior.pushlink.com · read 4 Oct 2026
