Android Studio AlternativesTop Android Development Tools & IDEs like Android Studio

Android Studio is described as 'New Android development environment based on IntelliJ IDEA. Similar to Eclipse with Android Development Tools for Eclipse, Android Studio provides' and is a very popular android development tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Android Studio for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Android and SaaS apps. The best Android Studio alternative is IntelliJ IDEA, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Android Studio are Flutter, MIT App Inventor, Qt Creator and Apache Cordova.

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  1. IntelliJ IDEA icon

    IntelliJ IDEA

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    IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.

    58 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    IntelliJ IDEA interface overview: the Project tool window (left) outlines the code structure and the Editor (right) is used to read, write, and explore the source code.
     
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    many recommendations by programmers working in this field for years, they all suggested on their youtube platform to go for it.

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    madpetro
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    Android Studio is already a build of IntelliJ IDEA with a default configuration aimed at Android Development so, really, the comparison comes down to whether you want to exclusively develop Android (go Android Studio) or want to use the IDE for other languages and situations as well (go IntelliJ)

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    • Almost everyone thinks IntelliJ IDEA is a great Android Studio alternative.

    • IntelliJ IDEA is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Android Studio.

    • IntelliJ IDEA is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Android Studio.

    • IntelliJ IDEA is Freemium and Open SourceAndroid Studio is Free and Open Source
    • IntelliJ IDEA is Privacy focusedAndroid Studio is not according to our users
  2. Flutter icon

    Flutter

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    Build apps for any screen. Flutter transforms the app development process. Build, test, and deploy beautiful mobile, web, desktop, and embedded apps from a single codebase.

    44 Flutter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Dart
    • Flutter
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    • Flutter is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Android Studio.

    • Flutter is Free and Open SourceAndroid Studio is also Free and Open Source
  4. MIT App Inventor icon

    MIT App Inventor

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    App Inventor for Android is an application originally provided by Google and now maintained by the MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It allows anyone, including people unfamiliar with computer programming, to create software applications for the Android operating...

    51 MIT App Inventor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Easy to build the UI, then 1 click and you can start programming with "Code Blocks" that are super simple to use. You can then run it instantly with a downloadable emulator or just downloading the APK.

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    It's an open source project that allows you to build an application pretty quickly. It may just look like Scratch, but it's pretty powerful.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think MIT App Inventor is a great Android Studio alternative.

    • MIT App Inventor is the most popular Web-based alternative to Android Studio.

    • MIT App Inventor is Free and Open SourceAndroid Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • MIT App Inventor is LightweightAndroid Studio is not according to our users
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    Qt Creator

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    Qt Creator is a cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) built for the maximum developer experience. Qt Creator runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS desktop operating systems and allows developers to create software across desktop, mobile, and embedded platforms.

    129 Qt Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Most users think Qt Creator is a great Android Studio alternative.

    • Qt Creator is the most popular commercial alternative to Android Studio.

    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open SourceAndroid Studio is Free and Open Source
  7. Apache Cordova icon

    Apache Cordova

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    Apache Cordova is a set of device APIs that allow a mobile app developer to access native device function such as the camera or accelerometer from JavaScript. Combined with a UI framework such as jQuery Mobile or Dojo Mobile or Sencha Touch, this allows a smartphone app to be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Good if you are ok using javascript Ave Maria

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Apache Cordova is a great Android Studio alternative.

    • Apache Cordova is Free and Open SourceAndroid Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • Apache Cordova is LightweightAndroid Studio is not according to our users
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    Pocket Code

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    Pocket Code allows you to create your own games, animations, interactive music videos, and many kind of other apps, directly on your phone or tablet.

    21 Pocket Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Pocket Code is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Android Studio.

    • Pocket Code is Free and Open SourceAndroid Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • Pocket Code is Privacy focusedAndroid Studio is not according to our users
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    Basic4Android

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    Basic4android is Simple and powerful RAD tool for developing native Android applications without time-consuming Java / Eclipse programming .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Great IDE if you use Visual Basic.

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    • Basic4Android is Free and Open SourceAndroid Studio is also Free and Open Source
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    Bubble

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    Design, build, and deploy web applications effortlessly with Bubble's no-code platform. Use the drag-and-drop editor, AI-driven page generator, and built-in database. Suitable for enterprise teams or solo entrepreneurs, allowing scalable creation without any coding expertise.

    215 Bubble alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Thunkable

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    Thunkable is a powerful drag-and-drop app builder made by two of the first MIT engineers on MIT App Inventor.

    84 Thunkable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Website
     
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    B4X

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    Cross platform development tools for native iOS, Android, desktop and server applications. B4X is a Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool for real world apps. The programming language is a modern version of Visual Basic.

    71 B4X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Almost everyone thinks B4X is a great Android Studio alternative.

    • B4X is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Android Studio.

    • B4X is Freemium and ProprietaryAndroid Studio is Free and Open Source
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    FlutterFlow

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    A web and app development platform with an intuitive, no-code visual builder that also enables developers through extensible components and the ability to add custom code. Under the hood, FlutterFlow uses Google's .

    107 FlutterFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • iPad
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