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What it is

Omnis Studio is a development environment and integrated application server for building desktop, web, and mobile applications from one codebase. Its tools include a visual development environment, Method Editor, integrated debugging, and an application server. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and browsers, with cloud or on-premise deployment. Data connectivity includes native connectors for Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and SAP HANA, alongside ODBC, JDBC, REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML. The free Community Edition is aimed at hobby and non-commercial projects and limits deployment to five concurrent users. Professional Edition supports web, mobile, and desktop development, unlimited apps, and chargeable user licenses; it can be evaluated free for up to 90 days with all features. Community Edition offers email support for Omnis Studio issues, but excludes questions about databases, browsers, APIs, devices, and hardware. Developer subscriptions can be monthly or annual and can be ended with 30 days' notice. When a subscription ends, the developer license stops working, and access to projects, updates, bug fixes, and technical support ends.

Spec sheet

What it does
Omnis Studio is a rapid application development environment for building professional desktop, web and mobile business applications.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Product
Omnis Studio is a development environment and integrated application server for building desktop, web and mobile applications from one codebase.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Intended users
The maker describes Community Edition as suited to hobby developers, small user groups, and developers starting their first projects; Professional Edition is positioned for professional developers and teams.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Trial
The Professional Edition can be evaluated free for up to 90 days with all features.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Headquarters
Saxmundham, Suffolk, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · omnis.net
Founded
1982Read 28 Sep 2026 · omnis.net
Apple app capabilities
Omnis App Manager supports configurations for Omnis applications and documents offline mode, local SQLite, synchronization, camera, photos, barcode scanning and contacts.Read 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Application server
An application server is included in the Omnis platform rather than supplied as a separate product.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Community Edition limit
Free Community Edition deployment is limited to five concurrent users; it is aimed at hobby developers and non-commercial projects.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Community limits
The free Community Edition supports web and mobile projects, PostgreSQL or SQLite, up to two apps and five concurrent users.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Community support
Community Edition includes free technical support by email from Omnis support engineers, for issues involving Omnis Studio.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Company origin
LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 1979 and headquartered in Saxmundham, Suffolk, UK.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company registration
Omnis Software Limited is registered in England and Wales, with registered office in Saxmundham, Suffolk.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Company size and ownership
LinkedIn lists Omnis Software as privately held with 11–50 employees.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Component SDK platforms
The Component SDK supplies source packages for Windows, macOS and Linux headless environments.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Current installers
The August 2026 Studio 12 installers support Windows and macOS development plus Windows, macOS and Linux headless server deployment.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Database connectivity
The site lists native connectors for Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL and SAP HANA, plus ODBC, JDBC, REST, SOAP, JSON and XML connectivity.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Database integrations
Native connectors are provided for Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL and SAP HANA, alongside ODBC and JDBC connectivity.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Development environment
The IDE provides visual development, a Method Editor and integrated debugging.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Development tools
The platform includes a visual development environment, Method Editor, integrated debugging, and an application server.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Documentation depth
The documentation repository includes searchable online manuals plus programming, web/mobile, extension, command-reference and function-reference manuals.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Extensibility
Developers can create C++, JavaScript and Java external components, custom database access modules and JavaScript Client controls.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Free trial
The full Professional feature set can be evaluated free for 90 days.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Function reference
The function reference documents syntax, descriptions and code examples for Omnis functions and external functions.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Legal registration
Omnis Software Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 1474483.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Licence model
The EULA describes Omnis Studio as proprietary software licensed under permanent-access or subscription-access fees.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
License consequence
When a subscription ends, the developer license stops working and access to view or edit projects, updates, bug fixes and technical support ends.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Limit: G2 learning curve
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe a steep learning curve and difficulty for developers unfamiliar with Omnis’ development model.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Linux Journal licensing
Linux Journal described Omnis as commercial software requiring a runtime engine licence for each deployment workstation and explicitly not open source.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linuxjournal.com
Limit: SourceForge cost and talent
SourceForge reviewers describe Omnis as costly for development and deployment and note that the developer pool is small.Read 19 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Limit: SourceForge Linux desktop support
A SourceForge reviewer says current Linux editions target web-client services and do not provide a current Linux desktop upgrade path.Read 19 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Platforms and deployment
Omnis lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and browser support, with cloud or on-premise deployment.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Praise: G2 usability and flexibility
G2’s review summary says users repeatedly value ease of use, flexibility, one-codebase multi-platform delivery, the IDE and database connectivity.Read 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: Linux Journal productivity
Linux Journal reported that Omnis’ automation enabled development times substantially shorter than Visual Basic for some experienced users.Read 19 Oct 2026 · linuxjournal.com
Praise: SourceForge flexibility
SourceForge reviewers praise rapid development, extensive customization, REST integration and deployment across desktop, web and mobile platforms.Read 19 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Professional Edition scope
Professional Edition supports web, mobile and desktop development, unlimited apps, and a broad range of database access options; user licenses are chargeable.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Professional pricing
The Professional Edition page shows USD 9.38 plus VAT per month when billed annually and says annual billing saves 20 percent.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Rating on Apple App Store
5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratingRead 19 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on SourceForge
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Secure communications
The networking APIs support certificate verification, TLS and mutual TLS, with peer and host verification enabled by default in the documented secure-worker options.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Security and privacy
Omnis says it takes the security and privacy of its systems and customers’ data seriously and regularly reviews its systems and data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Security controls
Omnis Software says its information systems use firewalls, user verification, strong encryption, role separation and need-to-know access.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Security update
Omnis reported a class-locking integrity issue in July 2023 and changed the locking mechanism in revision 35659, requiring irreversible library conversion after backup.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Self-hosting
Omnis applications can be deployed on cloud or on-premise infrastructure using the included server and separate deployment editions.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Single codebase
The platform is designed to deploy desktop, browser and mobile applications from one codebase.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Studio 12 release
Omnis announced Studio 12 in 2026 with subscription licensing, a licensing API, offline license leasing and a centralized licensing dashboard.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Subscription terms
Developer subscriptions can be paid monthly or annually, have no minimum term and may be ended with 30 days notice.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Support limit
Community Edition technical support excludes questions about databases, browsers, APIs, devices and hardware.Read 4 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
System requirements
Studio 12 is certified for Windows 11 and macOS 26 Tahoe; Windows 10 and macOS 13 are no longer supported.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Web and data APIs
Official product material lists REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, HTTP, FTP and email connectivity.Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net

Plans and prices

Community Edition Free Free for the lifetime of the app; deployment is limited by concurrent users. 5 concurrent users · Web and mobile apps Read 22 Sep 2026 · omnis.net
CommunityPro Edition $62.50 a month Billed annually; page states that annual billing saves 20%. VAT applies. Web and mobile app development · Choice of MS Express, PostgreSQL, or SQLite data access module · Email technical support and maintenance Read 22 Sep 2026 · omnis.net
Community Edition Free web + mobile · maximum 2 apps · PostgreSQL or SQLite · 5 concurrent users Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net
Professional Edition $9.38 a month billed annually; + VAT web + mobile + desktop · unlimited apps · broad database connectivity · unlimited chargeable users Read 19 Oct 2026 · omnis.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Builds desktop, web, and mobile apps from one codebase
  • Cloud or on-premise deployment
  • Broad database and protocol connectivity
  • Professional trial includes all features for up to 90 days

Limits

  • Community deployment is limited to five concurrent users
  • Community support excludes database, browser, API, device, and hardware questions
  • Developer license stops working when subscription ends

Who it suits

Community Edition suits hobby developers, small user groups, and people starting their first projects. Professional Edition is positioned for professional developers and teams building across desktop, web, and mobile.

Omnis Studio in depth

Read the full write-up

Omnis Studio is a development environment and application server for building desktop, web and mobile applications from one codebase. It suits developers who need several deployment targets and varied data connections. Its free edition offers a way to start small, but the five-user ceiling and subscription-dependent professional license make long-term costs and access important considerations.

Overview

Omnis combines visual development tools, a Method Editor, integrated debugging and an application server. That gives developers visual and code-level work in one environment, with cloud or on-premise deployment. The combination is suited to projects that need both application development and server capabilities, rather than a narrowly focused editor.

One codebase can serve desktop, web and mobile applications. That can reduce the burden of targeting several kinds of devices, although the free edition does not support desktop development and restricts deployment to five concurrent users.

Key features

Development and data access

Omnis supports pro-code development, workflow automation and mobile apps. Its database options include native connectors for Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL and SAP HANA, as well as ODBC, JDBC, REST, SOAP, JSON and XML connectivity. This breadth suits teams joining established databases to web-facing services; the CommunityPro edition is narrower, offering a choice of MS Express, PostgreSQL or SQLite data access module.

Deployment and support

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and browser support cover a broad range of targets, and deployment can be cloud-based or on-premise. Community Edition includes email technical support from Omnis engineers for Omnis Studio issues, but that support does not extend to questions about databases, browsers, APIs, devices or hardware. Developers relying on help across that surrounding stack will need to account for the boundary.

Pricing

Omnis uses a freemium model, with a free Community Edition, a paid CommunityPro Edition and a Professional Edition with custom pricing. Professional Edition can be evaluated free for up to 90 days with all features.

Community Edition: 0.00 USD, free for the lifetime of the app. It supports web and mobile apps and is limited to five concurrent users. It fits hobby projects, small user groups and non-commercial deployments, but the user cap makes it unsuitable once a production audience grows beyond that size.

CommunityPro Edition: $62.50 a month, billed annually; VAT applies, and annual billing saves 20%. It includes web and mobile development, a choice of MS Express, PostgreSQL or SQLite data access module, email technical support and maintenance. This is the paid step for developers who need more than the free edition, but its data-module choice is more limited than the broader connectivity options described for the platform.

Professional Edition: custom pricing, billed annually; the plan is described as starting from A$295 a month. It supports unlimited apps, web, mobile and desktop development, and unlimited chargeable users. This is the fit for professional developers and teams needing desktop delivery or room to scale users, but it moves beyond the free and lower-cost options.

Developer subscriptions can be paid monthly or annually and terminated with 30 days' notice. When a subscription ends, the developer license stops working, and access to view or edit projects, updates, bug fixes and technical support ends. That is a consequential trade-off for teams whose ability to maintain applications depends on continued access to their projects.

Platforms

Omnis supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. Professional Edition covers desktop alongside web and mobile; the Community and CommunityPro plans focus on web and mobile app development. This is a sensible match for cross-platform teams, but readers needing desktop development must choose the professional tier.

Who it's for

Choose Omnis Studio if a project needs one development environment for web, mobile and desktop targets, substantial database connectivity, and a choice of cloud or on-premise deployment. Community Edition is a reasonable starting point for non-commercial work that will remain under five concurrent users. Professional Edition is the relevant option for teams needing desktop development, unlimited apps or unlimited chargeable users. It is less suitable for a project that needs broad deployment on a permanently free license or continued project access after a developer subscription ends.

Pros and cons

Pro: One codebase can target desktop, web and mobile, reducing the need to split work across platform-specific projects.

Pro: Native database connectors plus ODBC, JDBC and web-service and data-format connectivity support a wide range of integration needs.

Pro: Cloud and on-premise deployment give teams a choice about where applications run.

Con: Community Edition is capped at five concurrent users and aimed at hobby or non-commercial use, limiting its suitability for growing deployments.

Con: Community Edition support excludes database, browser, API, device and hardware questions, which can matter when diagnosing issues beyond Omnis Studio itself.

Con: Ending a subscription disables the developer license and ends access to project viewing and editing, updates, fixes and technical support.

Alternatives

LabVIEW is another freemium option with a free Community Edition; consider it if its Linux, macOS, web and Windows platform range better matches your target platforms.

Qt Creator offers a free open-source version across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. Choose it if the open-source route suits you and you can work within the Qt framework's LGPL/GPL obligations.

TRAE has a free plan with 5,000 autocomplete requests per month and two concurrent cloud tasks; consider it if those defined limits fit your development workflow.

C++Builder is a paid product with a free plan and support for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows; consider it if that platform set is the closer match.

LispWorks has free personal and educational use with heap-size and five-hour session limits and no application delivery; consider it if that use case fits.

CLion offers a free non-commercial plan for learning, self-education and open-source contributions without commercial use; choose it if that is your intended use.

IntelliJ IDEA has free core functionality for Java and Kotlin and a paid Ultimate subscription; consider it if that language-focused offering is a better fit.

PyCharm offers a free plan with one month of Pro included, alongside a paid Pro plan; consider it if that arrangement fits your needs.

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Verdict

Omnis Studio is a strong choice for professional developers and teams that need cross-platform app development, broad data connectivity and cloud or on-premise deployment in one environment. Its free edition is useful for small non-commercial projects, but the five-user limit rules it out for larger deployments. Before committing to a paid plan, weigh the annual billing and the fact that ending a developer subscription also ends access to view or edit projects.

Verdict

Omnis Studio offers cross-platform development and a broad set of data connections, with a free edition for small non-commercial deployments. Review the five-user limit and what ends with a subscription before choosing an edition.

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