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Best Sdk in 2026
This Sdk list covers software development kits and related tools for work across web, Android, Windows, Linux, iOS and macOS. It helps you compare tools by supported languages, package managers and target platforms.
- 20 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
RevenueCat
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2Choose RevenueCat if your app needs purchase and subscription management, configurable paywalls, or purchase analytics across platforms.
- 2
Epic Online Services
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Epic Online Services groups social, multiplayer, data, and safety tools for game development, with a free plan and several SDK platforms.
- 3
- 4
Meta Business Suite
by Meta Business SuiteFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebChoose Meta Business Suite if you manage business activity on Facebook and Instagram and want publishing, messaging, and insights together.
- 5
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Container Registry
Free plan APILinuxWeb - 6
Steamworks
Free plan APILinuxMac+1Choose Steamworks if you plan to distribute a game or software product through Steam and want access to its portal, APIs, and optional game services.
- 7
Apple Simulator
Free plan MacApple Simulator brings device simulation, debugging, network simulation, snapshots, and automation access to Mac-based development. It is free, but the listed host platform is limited to macOS.
- 8
Firebase SDKs
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 9
Stream SDKs
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 10
Plaid
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Choose Plaid if your app or service needs financial account connections, financial data, or bank payment processing across its listed products.
- 11
Google Cloud Client Libraries
Free plan Web - 12
NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit
Free plan LinuxWindows - 13
OpenTelemetry SDK
Free plan - 14
Windows SDK
Free plan Windows - 15
Agora SDKs
Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 16
Datadog APM
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb - 17
Azure SDKs
Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 18
HID SDK
Paid AndroidLinuxWindows - 19
OpenJAUS SDK
Paid LinuxWindows - 20
Unified Automation OPC UA SDKs
Paid LinuxWindows
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
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Questions
Are free SDK options listed?
Yes. The list includes tools with free plans, including Apple Simulator, Firebase SDKs, Google Cloud Client Libraries and NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit.
Which SDKs have open-source code?
Azure SDKs are listed as open source. Check the source and licence details for any tool before using or modifying its code.
Are free trials available?
A free trial is available for an item on the list. Datadog APM lists a 14-day trial and starts at $31 per month with annual billing.
Can I find SDKs for my platform?
Platforms represented include web, Android, Windows, Linux, iOS and macOS. Review the platform fields for the SDK you are considering.
Do paid SDKs show starting prices?
Prices vary. Agora SDKs and OpenJAUS SDK show pricing on request; Datadog APM starts at $31 per month annually, and HID SDK starts at $500 per year.