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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  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.

    59 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives

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    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
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    Apache Cordova

     55 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...

    45 Apache Cordova alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • 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
  4. Qt Creator icon

    Qt Creator

     112 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.

    129 Qt Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    • 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
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    Appcelerator Titanium

     29 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Self-Hosted
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    Appcelerator

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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    Felgo

     7 likes

    Felgo is a Cross-Platform Development SDK based on the popular Qt framework. Felgo Apps and Games are created within the Qt Creator.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  13. NBANDROID-V2 icon

    NBANDROID-V2

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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.

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    Gluon Scene Builder

     3 likes

    Scene Builder works with the JavaFX ecosystem – official controls, community projects, and Gluon offerings including Gluon Mobile, Gluon Desktop, and Gluon CloudLink.

    5 Gluon Scene Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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