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What LiveCode is
LiveCode Create is a visual platform for building web and native applications. Its editor lets teams arrange and customize interfaces with drag-and-drop controls, while application behavior can come from visual workflows or LiveCode Script code. A built-in Datastore manages Collections and Data Views and connects stored data with app widgets. LiveCode describes publishing web, iOS, Android, and desktop applications from one project. Build tools, app packaging, an integrated debugger, and integrated testing tools are included. Targets cover Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web. Plans are charged per user seat: Web is $36 a month, billed $440 annually; Native is $36 a month, billed $440 annually; Universal is $55 a month, billed $660 annually. Each includes app and data hosting. A free trial is available, but there is no free plan. The Zapier connector is listed as coming soon.
Who it suits
LiveCode Create suits business leaders, product teams, and entrepreneurs building apps across web, mobile, and desktop. It is also suited to teams that want visual design alongside optional scripting.
What it does well
- Drag-and-drop visual interface design
- Visual workflows or LiveCode Script
- Datastore connects data to widgets
- Publishes multiple platforms from one project
- Integrated debugger and testing tools
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans require per-user seats
- Zapier connector is coming soon
- Commercial apps have transaction fees
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Web | Billed $440 annually · Web browser deployment · per user seat · app and data hosting included | $36 a month |
| Native | Billed $440 annually · iOS, Android, and desktop deployment · per user seat · app and data hosting included | $36 a month |
| Universal | Billed $660 annually · All platform deployment · per user seat · app and data hosting included | $55 a month |
| Enterprise | Own backend · choose data storage region · dedicated support and SLAs · volume licensing | On request |
As livecode.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
LiveCode Create combines visual app building, scripting, data management, and multi-platform deployment. Buyers should compare the seat-based plans and any commercial transaction fees with their distribution needs.
Facts from LiveCode's own pages
- App design
- The visual editor supports drag-and-drop layout creation and customization. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Commercial app fees
- Commercially distributed apps use separate transaction-based pricing with a fee of 5% or less that decreases as volume increases. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Data
- Create includes a Datastore for managing Collections and Data Views and connecting data to app widgets. · docs.livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Data privacy
- LiveCode's privacy policy says users may request access to or deletion of their personal data by contacting support. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The maker describes publishing apps for web, iOS, Android, and desktop from one project. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh, Scotland · livecode.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The Zapier connector, which the page says is coming soon, is described as connecting Create to services including Google Sheets, Slack, Airtable, HubSpot, Salesforce, Shopify, and Stripe. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Logic
- Apps can use visual workflows or custom code written in LiveCode Script. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LiveCode Create is a platform for building web and native apps using a visual editor and Copilot. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Seat limits
- Every person who builds or uses an internal app must have a seat, while only the internal team needs seats for apps sold to consumers. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security reporting
- LiveCode requests responsible disclosure through [email protected] and says it does not currently operate a public bug bounty or paid vulnerability reward program. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The downloads page lists email support and telephone assistance during UK business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm. · downloads.livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- The maker describes Create as intended for business leaders, product teams, and entrepreneurs. · livecode.com, 7 Oct 2026
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