Cross-Platform Frameworks
A list of frameworks and libraries specialized for Cross-Platform Frameworks development.
| No | Name | Description | Trend | License | Language | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flutter | Multi-platform UI framework developed by Google. Single codebase for all platforms including mobile, web, desktop, and embedded systems. | Established as most comprehensive cross-platform solution in 2025. Rapid enterprise adoption due to maturity in all-platform support. | BSD-3-Clause | Dart | Official |
| 2 | React Native | Cross-platform framework for mobile and desktop developed by Facebook. Leverages React knowledge and achieves high compatibility with web apps. | Low entry barrier for web developers, stable adoption due to JavaScript ecosystem benefits. New possibilities with Meta's VR/AR advancement. | MIT | JavaScript TypeScript | Official |
| 3 | Xamarin | Cross-platform development framework for Microsoft .NET platform. Unified development of iOS, Android, and Windows apps with C#. Strong enterprise system integration. | In transition to .NET MAUI but continued use in existing projects. Important position as integrated development solution within Microsoft ecosystem. | MIT | C# | Official |
| 4 | Ionic | Hybrid cross-platform framework based on web technologies. Supports Angular, React, Vue.js with PWA development strengths. Easy entry for web developers. | Web-mobile boundary blurring due to PWA demand growth. Continued attention for development efficiency with unified web technology stack. | MIT | JavaScript TypeScript | Official |
| 5 | Qt | Comprehensive C++-based cross-platform development framework. Supports desktop, mobile, and embedded systems. Features native performance and rich UI components. | Continuously important in high-reliability systems like industrial software, automotive, and medical devices. Expanding demand in IoT and embedded fields. | GPL/LGPL/Commercial | C++ | Official |
| 6 | .NET MAUI | Microsoft's next-generation cross-platform development framework. Develop apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android in single project. | Positioned as core of .NET integration strategy. Xamarin migration accelerating, expected to become standard choice in Microsoft ecosystem. | MIT | C# | Official |
| 7 | Apache Cordova | Hybrid mobile app development framework using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. WebView-based with long track record but performance challenges. | Mainly continued use in legacy projects. New development migrating to Capacitor or native frameworks. | Apache 2.0 | JavaScript | Official |
| 8 | Tauri | Rust-based lightweight cross-platform desktop app development framework. Balances web technologies with native performance, emphasizing security and efficiency. | Rapidly gaining attention as Electron alternative for desktop app development. Potential to become next-generation standard due to lightweight, fast, secure characteristics. | Apache 2.0/MIT | Rust | Official |