Monaca

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What Monaca is

Monaca is a hybrid mobile app development platform and cloud tool suite built around HTML5, JavaScript, and Apache Cordova. Its browser-based Cloud IDE supports Cordova development without local setup; Monaca Localkit and the Monaca CLI offer local development companions. Developers can use Angular 1, Angular 2+, React, or Vue.js, or bring another JavaScript framework. Monaca provides remote cloud builds and continuous integration for Cordova, including hook scripts, custom plugins, and flexible configurations. Its Debugger supports breakpoints, stepping, and profiling, including iOS and Android debugging on Windows and Mac without installing SDKs. Cordova backend APIs cover push notifications, user management, remote databases, and email delivery. The Free plan costs nothing and includes the Cloud IDE, debugging, three projects, and three remote builds per 24 hours. Terms restrict corporate use of Free to non-commercial purposes, excluding commercial and paid app development. PRO is $22 a month; BUSINESS is $55 a month; ENTERPRISE is $110 a month. Monaca says transmission uses HTTPS and SSL/TLS, but data is not encrypted at rest.

Who it suits

Monaca suits developers building hybrid mobile apps with Cordova and JavaScript frameworks. Its cloud IDE supports work without local setup, while local tools and cloud builds serve different development workflows.

What it does well

Cloud IDE supports Cordova development without local setup.
Supports Angular, React, Vue.js, and other JavaScript frameworks.
Cloud remote builds and continuous-integration features are available.
Debugger includes breakpoints, stepping, and profiling.
Free plan includes three projects and three daily remote builds.

What to know first

Corporate use of Free is limited to non-commercial purposes.
Data is not encrypted at rest.
PRO costs $22 a month.
BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE cost 55.00 and $110 a month.

Limits

The FREE plan is limited to three projects and three remote builds per 24 hours. Its terms restrict corporate use to non-commercial purposes, excluding commercial app development and paid app development.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
FREE	Cloud IDE · Debugging tool · 3 projects · 3 remote builds/24hrs · Online Community Support	Free
ENTERPRISE	$110/mo + Base usage: $550/mo/org; or Annually: $1,100+$5,500 · Unlimited Enterprise plugins · On-premise deployment options · Customized support · Minimum purchase of 5 licenses	$110 a month
PRO	/mo or Annually: $220 · Enhanced Cloud IDE with integrated terminal · CLI and Localkit · Custom Cordova plugins · 10 projects · Unlimited remote builds	$22 a month
BUSINESS	$55/mo + Base usage: $22/mo/team; or Annually: $550+$220 · Enterprise plugins · Account management · Project sharing · 100 projects · Technical support ticket	$55 a month

As monaca.io lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the Monaca website and select a plan.
Start Cordova development in the browser-based Cloud IDE without local setup.
Use Monaca Localkit or the Monaca CLI for local development.
Choose Angular, React, Vue.js, or another JavaScript framework.
Use the Debugger and cloud remote builds for development workflows.

Verdict

Monaca combines a browser-based IDE, local development tools, cloud builds, and Cordova backend APIs. Check the Free plan's corporate-use restriction and the stated lack of encryption at rest when assessing fit.

Questions

Is Monaca free?

Yes. The FREE plan costs nothing and includes the Cloud IDE, debugging, three projects, and three remote builds per 24 hours. A 14-day trial is also listed.

How much do Monaca’s paid plans cost?

PRO is $22 a month, BUSINESS is $55 a month, and ENTERPRISE is $110 a month. The listed annual prices are $220, $550+$220, and $1,100+$5,500, respectively.

Which platforms does Monaca support?

Its listed platforms include Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, web, and self-hosted options, as well as API and extension.

Which programming languages and frameworks can I use?

Monaca lists HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. It supports Angular 1, Angular 2+, React, and Vue.js, and allows developers to bring another JavaScript framework.

Does Monaca integrate with GitHub?

Yes. Its pricing comparison lists support for public, private, and organization repositories, plus Git SSH support.

Where is Monaca hosted, and how is data protected?

Monaca says its service is hosted in Japan and may transfer, store, and use information in Japan and other countries where it operates. Data transmission uses HTTPS and SSL/TLS, while data is not encrypted at rest.

Facts from Monaca's own pages

Backend APIs: Monaca provides Cordova backend APIs for push notifications, user management, remote databases and email delivery, along with backend management APIs. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Build and CI: Monaca offers secure cloud remote builds and continuous-integration features for Cordova, including hook scripts, custom plugins and flexible configurations. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Cloud IDE: Its browser-based Cloud IDE lets developers perform Cordova development without local setup. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Customer base: Asial says Monaca has over 200,000 users worldwide, ranging from independent developers to major enterprises. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Data security: Monaca says data transmission uses HTTPS and SSL/TLS, while data is not encrypted at rest. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Debugging: Monaca Debugger supports breakpoints, step in/out and profiling, including iOS and Android debugging on Windows and Mac without installing SDKs. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Enterprise security: Enterprise plugins include app logic encryption, secure storage and an in-app updater. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Founded: 2009 · monaca.io, 28 Sept 2026
Frameworks: Monaca supports Angular 1, Angular 2+, React and Vue.js, and allows developers to bring another JavaScript framework. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Free-plan restriction: The terms restrict corporate use of the Free plan to non-commercial purposes, excluding commercial app development and paid app development. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
GitHub: The pricing comparison lists GitHub support for public, private and organization repositories plus Git SSH support. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan · monaca.io, 28 Sept 2026
Hosting location: Monaca states that its service is hosted in Japan and may transfer, store and use information in Japan and other countries where it operates. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Integrations: The product site lists integrations with Onsen UI, Monaca CI, Monaca Power Plugin and product partners. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Local tools: Monaca provides Monaca Localkit desktop GUI software and the Monaca CLI as local development companions to the Cloud IDE. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
Support: Support includes advanced technical support with code review, a monitored community forum, general questions and product documentation. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026
What it does: Monaca is a cross-platform hybrid mobile app development platform and cloud tool suite built around HTML5, JavaScript and Apache Cordova. · monaca.io, 2 Oct 2026

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