Side by side

FoldCode vs LiveCode

Both stand on mobile development ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FoldCode

Paid Android

FoldCode brings a broad development toolkit to compatible Android devices, including local builds, Git, web previews, and Pico workflows. Its Android and permission requirements, plus manual extension installation, should be considered before choosing it.

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LiveCode

Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

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.

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The facts

	FoldCode	LiveCode
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Native: $36 a month
Plans published	None	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	livecode.com
On mobile development ides	#39 of 41	#35 of 41

FoldCode: what it does well

Free and open source under Apache License 2.0
On-device builds and execution without remote service
Supports C/C++, Python, Rust, and web development
Includes local Git and HTTPS Git operations
Pico tooling includes UF2 generation and USB flashing

What to know first

Android-only platform
Requires Android 8.0 or newer on ARM64
Requires All files access for shared workspace
No public extension marketplace or distribution server

LiveCode: 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

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