7 Providers Offering Private Real Device Clouds for Secure Mobile App Testing

For most teams, a public real device cloud is good enough. For regulated industries, banking, healthcare, government, defense, and any team handling sensitive PII – it isn't. Shared device pools, multi-tenant infrastructure, and devices that get reset and reassigned to other customers create a compliance footprint that security and legal teams won't sign off on.

That's where private real device clouds come in. Whether they're called “dedicated devices,” “private device pools,” or full on-premise device labs, the model is the same: physical devices reserved exclusively for your organization, often with isolated network paths, dedicated infrastructure, and the option to deploy behind your own firewall.

The list of providers that genuinely offer this – not just “private device” branding on a shared backend – is shorter than you'd think. Here are seven options worth evaluating in 2026.

1. TestMu AI – Dedicated and On-Premise Real Device Cloud

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest) is the most complete option on this list for teams that need both flexibility and security. The platform offers three deployment modes – Public, Dedicated, and On-Premise – letting teams pick the security posture that matches their compliance requirements without giving up access to the broader testing ecosystem.

The Dedicated Real Device Cloud gives teams 24/7 exclusive access to a pool of iOS and Android devices reserved for their organization. Devices aren't shared across tenants, sessions don't get reassigned to other customers, and security controls (SSO, role-based access, IP whitelisting, audit logs) are enterprise-grade out of the box.

The On-Premise Deployment takes this further: the entire testing infrastructure runs behind your firewall, with your data never leaving your network. For teams in banking, healthcare, government, or any regulated environment, this is the only model that satisfies most internal security reviews.

What separates TestMu AI from a pure infrastructure provider is the testing platform layered on top. The same dedicated devices integrate with KaneAI for AI-driven test authoring, HyperExecute for up to 70% faster execution, SmartUI for visual regression, and the platform's broader test management and analytics tools. Teams aren't trading off security for capability – they get both in the same system.

Key features:

• Dedicated device pools with 24/7 exclusive access
• On-premise deployment option for full data residency control
• 10,000+ real iOS and Android devices in the public cloud for hybrid coverage
• Full Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest support
• KaneAI integration for AI-assisted test creation on dedicated devices
• HyperExecute orchestration for parallel test execution
• SmartUI visual regression on real devices
• SSO, RBAC, IP whitelisting, audit logging
• 120+ CI/CD integrations (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Bitrise, GitLab)
• SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA-ready compliance posture
• Hybrid model: combine dedicated devices with public cloud burst capacity

Best for: Best for: Enterprises in regulated industries that need exclusive-access devices or full on-premise deployment, while still wanting access to a modern, AI-native testing platform rather than a bare-bones device farm. Teams already running on LambdaTest infrastructure transition into the dedicated and on-premise tiers without rebuilding their existing automation.

2. AWS Device Farm – Private Device Pool on AWS Infrastructure

AWS Device Farm is Amazon's managed mobile testing service, hosted entirely within AWS infrastructure. Beyond its public device pool, it offers Private Device instances: physical devices in AWS data centers reserved exclusively for one customer, accessible only through that customer's AWS account.

For teams already standardized on AWS – particularly those using CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and IAM for access control – Private Devices integrate cleanly into existing security boundaries. Network access can be locked down through VPC peering, and audit trails flow through CloudTrail.

Key features:

• Physical iOS and Android devices are reserved per customer
• Devices hosted in AWS data centers
• VPC integration for secure network access
• IAM-based access control and CloudTrail audit logging
• Native integration with AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild
• Appium, Espresso, XCTest, and Calabash support
• Direct device access for live debugging
• Pay-per-device-minute pricing model

Best for: AWS-native engineering organizations that want device isolation within their existing cloud security boundary.

3. Firebase Test Lab – Google's Real and Virtual Device Testing

Firebase Test Lab is Google's mobile testing infrastructure, hosted in Google data centers. While the public tier is shared, enterprise teams can negotiate dedicated device arrangements through Google Cloud, particularly for Android testing where Google owns the deepest integration with the OS.

For Android-first teams targeting Play Store releases, the proximity to Google's release pipeline is a real advantage – Test Lab device images often track new Android versions before public clouds catch up.

Key features:

• Real Android and iOS devices in Google data centers
• Robo testing for crawler-based exploratory automation
• Direct integration with Android Studio and Firebase Console
• Native Espresso and XCTest support
• Game Loop Test for game-specific validation
• Performance profiling (CPU, memory, network)
• Google Cloud IAM integration for access control
• Detailed crash logs and screenshots per test run

Best for: Android-first teams already invested in Google Cloud and Firebase who want a testing tier inside the same security boundary as their app distribution.

4. Mobitru – Hybrid Cloud and On-Premise Devices

Mobitru, developed by EPAM Systems, is an enterprise-focused real device cloud built around the hybrid model: public, private, and on-premises devices accessible through one platform. Teams can run sensitive flows on dedicated devices while still using shared devices for broader compatibility coverage.

For organizations that want flexibility to scale up using shared capacity without compromising security on their critical flows, Mobitru's mixed-deployment approach is one of the more thoughtful designs in this category.

Key features:

• Combined public, dedicated, and on-premise device deployment options
• VPN tunneling for secure access to private devices
• IP whitelisting for app and staging environment access
• Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and Appium support
• GenAI-assisted test scenario generation
• MCP server integration for AI-driven workflows (Copilot, Cursor)
• Performance metrics: FPS, CPU, memory, network usage
• EPAM Security & Compliance Framework alignment
• Used in regulated industries (finance, healthcare)

Best for: Enterprises that want a hybrid public-plus-private device strategy from a vendor with established credibility in regulated industries.

5. TestingBot – Private Device Cloud with Carrier Connectivity

TestingBot offers a Private Device Cloud option where the provider purchases the specific devices a customer requests, configures them, and hosts them in a secure data center exclusively for that customer's use. Notably, it supports physical SIM and eSIM provisioning – enabling carrier-level testing scenarios that pure Wi-Fi-based clouds can't replicate.

For teams testing telephony-dependent flows (SMS-based 2FA, voice calls, mobile data behavior, carrier-specific bugs), the SIM provisioning capability is a meaningful differentiator.

Key features:

• Customer-specified devices purchased and provisioned by TestingBot
• Physical SIM and eSIM support for carrier connectivity
• Devices reserved exclusively for one customer 24/7
• Custom profile, app, and settings configuration
• Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest automation support
• Live manual testing and remote debugging
• Network throttling and condition simulation
• Appium 2.0 driver compatibility

Best for: Teams that need real carrier connectivity for testing SMS, voice, and mobile data flows – beyond what Wi-Fi-based device clouds can deliver.

6. Samsung Remote Test Lab – Free Access to Samsung Galaxy Devices

Samsung Remote Test Lab (RTL) is a free service operated by Samsung that gives developers remote access to real Samsung Galaxy devices. While not a “private cloud” in the enterprise sense, RTL deserves a mention because devices are session-isolated, and for teams whose security concern is primarily about Samsung-specific behaviors and One UI quirks, it fills a niche.

Key features:

• Free access to current and recent Samsung Galaxy devices
• Real device testing in Samsung's data centers
• Live remote control through a web interface
• Android Studio integration
• Both manual testing and automated test execution
• One UI–specific behavior validation

Best for: Android development teams focused on Samsung device coverage who need a low-cost option for One UI compatibility testing.

7. Device Farmer (formerly OpenSTF) – Self-Hosted Open-Source Device Farm

For teams that want maximum control and don't mind operational overhead, Device Farmer (the actively maintained successor to OpenSTF) is the open-source option. It runs on your own hardware in your own data center, giving you a private device farm where you control every aspect – devices, network, access, retention, everything.

The trade-off is operational. Self-hosting means buying devices, racking them, maintaining USB hubs and power, handling iOS provisioning headaches, and keeping the platform updated. Teams that have the engineering capacity get the strongest possible security posture; teams that don't end up with a half-maintained device lab.

Key features:

• Open-source, self-hosted Android device farm
• Full network and infrastructure isolation
• Web-based remote device control
• REST API for automation integration
• Multi-user access with role management
• Real-time device screen mirroring
• Custom integration with internal CI/CD systems
• Zero per-device licensing fees

Best for: Engineering teams with strong DevOps capacity that need full control over device infrastructure for security or compliance reasons, and have the resources to maintain it.

How to Choose the Right Private Real Device Cloud

Different security requirements call for different deployment models. Use this rough mapping:

• Need a full testing platform plus dedicated devices, or full on-premise → TestMu AI
• Already standardized on AWS and want device isolation in your AWS boundary → AWS Device Farm
• Android-first team deeply invested in Google Cloud and Firebase → Firebase Test Lab
• Want a hybrid public-plus-private model from an enterprise services partner → Mobitru
• Need carrier SIM connectivity for telephony testing → TestingBot
• Limited budget, Samsung-focused testing scope → Samsung Remote Test Lab
• Maximum control, willing to self-host, have DevOps capacity → Device Farmer

Beyond fit, evaluate any private device cloud option against five criteria:

• Compliance certifications- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP – whichever applies to your industry. “Secure” without certifications is just marketing.
• Network isolation- Can the dedicated devices be accessed only through VPN, IP whitelist, or your VPC? Or are they exposed to the public internet with auth?
• Data residency- Where are devices physically located, and where do test artifacts (videos, logs, screenshots) live? Some regulations require specific geographic boundaries.
• Audit and access logging- Who accessed which device when? Audit trails matter for both security reviews and incident response.
• Integration depth- A secure device cloud that doesn't plug into your CI/CD, test framework, and reporting tools creates parallel infrastructure your team will resist using.

Conclusion

Private real device clouds are a smaller market than public ones, and the avoid-the-big-names dynamic narrows it further. But the options that remain cover the realistic deployment models – from full on-premise lockdown to hybrid pools to AWS-native isolation to fully self-hosted – well enough that most teams can find a fit.

For most teams that need both private device infrastructure and a modern testing platform on top of it, TestMu AI is the most complete starting point. The combination of dedicated cloud, on-premise deployment, AI-driven test authoring, and enterprise security controls in a single product is rare in this category. Specialized providers fill specific niches – AWS for AWS-native shops, Firebase for Android-first teams, TestingBot for SIM-dependent flows, Device Farmer for self-hosters – but none of them offer the same full-stack platform layered on top of secure infrastructure.

Pick the option that matches both your security posture and your testing maturity. Don't compromise on either.