Android Studio Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Android Studio for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is IntelliJ IDEA, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Android Studio and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Android Studio are Apache Cordova, Qt Creator, microStudio and Appcelerator Titanium.

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Android Studio alternatives page was last updated Jun 2, 2024
  1. IntelliJ IDEA icon
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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...

    60 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

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  Auto Correction
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Autocompletion
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Code Formatting
    12. Git icon  Git Support
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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 commentJul 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)

    CommentAug 1, 2021
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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
  2. Apache Cordova icon
     53 likes

    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
    Apache Cordova screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Portable
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Multiplatform Export
    7.  Javascript scripting
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    Guest

    Good if you are ok using javascript Ave Maria

    Positive commentJun 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
  3. Qt Creator icon
     106 likes

    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
    Qt Creator screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Qt Creator Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Code Formatting
    6.  C++
    7.  QT Based
    8.  Visual studio intergration
    9.  Debugging
    10.  Refactoring
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    Qt Creator VS Android Studio

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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
  4. microStudio icon
     16 likes

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

    168 microStudio alternatives
    microStudio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi

    microStudio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Embedded tutorials
    3.  Multiple export options
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
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  5. Appcelerator Titanium icon
     28 likes

    Appcelerator Titanium, offered for free by Appcelerator, lets web developers use web technologies, open source and cloud computing to build native apps for iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac OSX and Linux.

    73 Appcelerator Titanium alternatives
    Appcelerator Titanium screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Appcelerator Titanium Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Cross-Platform
    3.  Native application
    4.  Code Completion
    5.  Mobile friendly
    Discontinued

    On February 2021, Axway announced that Appcelerator Titanium has been discontinued, with support ending on March 1, 2022. All private source code will be made open source by this date. https://www.axway.com/en/appcelerator-end-of-life

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  6. Android SDK icon
     42 likes

    The Android SDK has the tools, sample code, and docs you need to create great apps.

    6 Android SDK alternatives
    Android Emulator

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Android SDK iconAndroid Studio Icon

    Android SDK VS Android Studio

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  7. Arm DS-5 Development Studio icon
     2 likes

    A complete tool-suite for C/C++ development targeting ARM-based SoCs, including Eclipse, ARM Compiler, DS-5 Debugger, Mali Graphics Debugger and Streamline.

    12 Arm DS-5 Development Studio alternatives
    Arm DS-5 Development Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Arm DS-5 Development Studio Features

    1.  Embedded debugger
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  8. NBANDROID-V2 icon
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    NBANDROID-V2 is a set of modules that lets you develop Android applications in Apache NetBeans. It works with standard projects supported by Android Studio. You will be able to edit, build, run & debug, and test your application. Both emulator and real-devices are supported.

    1 NBANDROID-V2 alternatives
    NBANDROID-V2 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    NBANDROID-V2 iconAndroid Studio Icon

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  9.  1 like

    A lightweight Android development tool. Wraps the Android SDK's Ant, 'android' and 'adb'.

    4 ADev alternatives
    ADev screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Debugging
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  10. Appcelerator icon
     5 likes

    The Appcelerator platform is everything you need to create great, native mobile apps—all from a single JavaScript code base.

    84 Appcelerator alternatives
    Dashboard

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Appcelerator Features

    1.  Push Notifications
    2.  Real-time analytics
    Discontinued

    In February 2021, Axway announced that the Appcelerator offering has been discontinued, with support for Appcelerator Titanium icon Appcelerator Titanium ending on March 1, 2022. https://www.axway.com/en/appcelerator-end-of-life

    Appcelerator iconAndroid Studio Icon

    Appcelerator VS Android Studio

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