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, Android, Mac and Linux apps. The best Android Studio alternative is IntelliJ IDEA, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Android Studio are MIT App Inventor, Flutter, Apache Cordova and Qt Creator.

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  1. IntelliJ IDEA icon
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    IntelliJ IDEA

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    IntelliJ IDEA, a JetBrains IDE, is the leading integrated development environment that makes Java and Kotlin development a more productive and enjoyable experience. It helps you produce high-quality code more efficiently, provides everything you need out of the box, and takes...

    59 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives
    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Inspections help find probable bugs and dead code, detect performance issues, and improve the overall code structure by providing quick-fixes for any code that contains potential concerns.
    In the Search Everywhere window, you can search for files, actions, classes, symbols, settings, UI elements, and anything in Git, all from a single entry point.
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    IntelliJ IDEA provides first-class support for leading frameworks with dedicated assistance for Jakarta EE, JPA, Reactor, Spring and Spring Boot, and other popular frameworks.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  IDE
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Java IDE
    4.  Auto Correction
    5.  Go to definition
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Autocompletion
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Distraction-free
    12.  Code Formatting
    13.  Git Support
    14.  Language/SDK agnostic
    15.  Java Support
    16.  Static analysis
    17.  Built-in terminal emulation
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    Guest

    many recommendations by programmers working in this field for years, they all suggested on their youtube platform to go for it.

    Positive comment •Jul 6, 2020
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    madpetro

    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
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    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...

    49 MIT App Inventor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Blocks
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Scratch-Block programming
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Portable
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Building blocks
    8.  Source code history
    9.  Online Editing
    10.  Cloud coding
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    Guest

    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.

    Positive comment •Jan 23, 2019
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    Guest

    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.

    Positive comment •Sep 12, 2019
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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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    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.

    38 Flutter alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Dart
    • Flutter
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Cross-Platform
    2.  Android Development
    3.  Custom widgets
    4.  Native application compiler
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Material design
    7.  Dark Mode
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    Flutter VS Android Studio

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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
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    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...

    47 Apache Cordova alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Multiplatform Export
    5.  Javascript scripting
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    Guest

    Good if you are ok using javascript Ave Maria

    Positive comment •Jun 2, 2024
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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
  7. Qt Creator icon
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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.

    137 Qt Creator alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Qt Creator screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Code Formatting
    4.  C++
    5.  QT Based
    6.  Visual studio intergration
    7.  Debugging
    8.  Refactoring
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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
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    microStudio

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    microStudio is a free game engine online. Create games, learn programming, play, share, prototype and jam!.

    168 microStudio alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Embedded tutorials
    3.  Multiple export options
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  10. Bubble icon
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    Bubble

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    Bubble.io is a no-code platform powered by artificial intelligence that allows users to design, develop, and deploy production-grade applications. It offers a range of features including a drag-and-drop editor, pre-designed components, an AI-driven page generator, and built-in...

    169 Bubble alternatives
    Bubble screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Bubble screenshot 1
    Design view
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    Workflow view

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Web-Database
    2.  Drag and Drop Design
    3.  API Integration
    4.  Visual Programming
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  Visual design
    8.  Unlimited hosting
    9.  Database Publishing
    10.  Scalable
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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.

    18 Pocket Code alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Scratch-Block programming
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  2D Game Creation
    4.  Multiplayer
    5.  Single player
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Sandbox
    8.  Windows-like
    9.  Integrated Android Emulator
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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 Multiplayer and 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 .

    34 Basic4Android alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Rad
    2.  GUI Designer
    Basic4Android screenshot 1
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    Sebastian

    Great IDE if you use Visual Basic.

    Positive comment •Feb 12, 2024
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    • Basic4Android is Free and Open SourceAndroid Studio is also Free and Open Source
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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
    Website

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Designer
    Blocks
    +1
    Live Testing

    Thunkable Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Integrated into iOS
    4.  Material design
    5.  Camera capturing
    6.  AdMob adverts
    7.  Google Maps integration
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