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Best Cross-Platform App Development Frameworks in 2026

Frameworks for cross-platform app development let you create software for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and web targets. Use this list to assess each framework's target platforms, app types, languages, native API access, code-sharing approach and IDE support before selecting one.

  1. 01 Felgo

    Felgo suits developers building cross-platform apps, 2D casual games or embedded applications with Qt.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 02 B4X

    B4X suits developers building mobile, desktop, server, or IoT applications who want to share code across supported projects.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.7 Visit Specs
  3. 03 GitHub CodeQL
    From $30/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.5 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Haxelib

    Haxelib suits Haxe developers who need dependency management, repository publishing, or private and local libraries across desktop platforms.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Tauri Bundler

    It suits developers packaging Tauri applications for desktop and mobile stores or direct distribution.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Qt Creator

    Qt Creator suits developers building applications for desktop, embedded, mobile, or browser targets, particularly those working with C++ or QML.

    From €45.50/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Avalonia
    From €24.92/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Ionic Framework
    Free plan Web · iOS · Android
    7.7 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Lazarus
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Framework7 Icons
    Free plan Web
    7.5 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Smartface
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.4 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Xojo
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.4 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Ultimate++
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Uno Platform
    From $32.50/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.0 Visit Specs
  15. 15 BeeWare
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.4 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Compose Multiplatform
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.4 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Tabris.js
    Free plan iOS · Android
    6.4 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Dioxus
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.3 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Apache Cordova
    Web · iOS · Android
    6.2 Visit Specs
  20. 20 AtomJS
    Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.2 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Capacitor
    Web · iOS · Android
    6.2 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Flet
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.2 Visit Specs
  23. 23 FlutterGoogle
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.2 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Fyne
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.2 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Gluon Mobile
    Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    6.2 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Check the pricing model as well. A free plan or free trial may be available, while paid starting prices differ between frameworks.

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