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LiveCode vs Pharo
Both stand on integrated development environments. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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Visit Pharo The facts
| LiveCode | Pharo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Native: $36 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | livecode.com | pharo.org |
| On integrated development environments | #52 of 65 | #56 of 65 |
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
Pharo: what it does well
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