Codename One vs Ionic Framework
| Codename One | Ionic Framework | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $2.08/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 25 /user/mo | — |
| Mobile targets | Android, iOS/iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS | iOS, Android |
| Desktop platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | — |
| Emulator or simulator | Yes | Yes |
| Visual UI designer | Yes | — |
| App packaging | Yes | Yes |
| Supported languages | Java, Kotlin | HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
Both are listed in Best Mobile Development IDEs. On Freedom251, Codename One scores higher on our published basis.