Play Framework Alternatives

Play Framework is described as 'Open-source web application framework which follows the model–view–controller architectural pattern. It is written in Scala and usable from other programming languages that are compiled to JVM Bytecode, e.g. Java' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Play Framework for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Python apps. The best Play Framework alternative is Django, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Play Framework are Ruby on Rails, Symfony, Flask and Spring.

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Play Framework alternatives page was last updated Jun 17, 2022
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  1. Django icon

    Django

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    Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Built by experienced developers, it takes care of much of the hassle of Web development, so you can focus on writing your app without needing to reinvent the wheel.

    48 Django alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  OOP
    2.  Python-based
    3.  Access Control
    4.  Content syndication

    Django VS Play Framework

     

    • Django is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Play Framework.

    • Django is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Play Framework.

    • Django is Free and Open SourcePlay Framework is also Free and Open Source
  2. Ruby on Rails icon

    Ruby on Rails

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    Ruby on Rails is an open source full-stack web application framework for the Ruby programming language. Rails is a full-stack framework, meaning that it gives the Web developer the full ability to gather information from the web server, talking/querying the database, and...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ruby

    Ruby on Rails Features

    1.  Object-oriented Language

    Ruby on Rails VS Play Framework

     
  4. Symfony icon

    Symfony

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    Symfony is a set of reusable PHP components and a PHP framework to build web applications, APIs, microservices and web services.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PHP
    • BSD
    Default Application - Welcome Screen

    Properties

    1.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  Community-based
    2.  WebHook Integration

    Symfony VS Play Framework

     
  5. Flask icon

    Flask

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    Flask is a lightweight web application framework written in Python and based on the Werkzeug WSGI toolkit and Jinja2 template engine. There is no database abstraction layer, form validation, or any other components where third-party libraries already exist to provide common...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Python
    Flask screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Small-footprint

    Flask VS Play Framework

     

    • Flask is the most popular Web-based alternative to Play Framework.

    • Flask is Free and Open SourcePlay Framework is also Free and Open Source
    • Flask is LightweightPlay Framework is not according to our users
  6. Spring icon

    Spring

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    Spring makes programming Java quicker, easier, and safer for everybody. Spring’s focus on speed, simplicity, and productivity has made it the world's most popular Java framework.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Spring screenshot 1

    Spring Features

    1.  Javascript scripting

    Spring VS Play Framework

     

    • Spring is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Play Framework.

    • Spring is Free and Open SourcePlay Framework is also Free and Open Source
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    Jmix

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    Jmix provides powerful full stack architecture along with Rapid Application Development tools for easy start and fast development of modern business web applications.

    48 Jmix alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Jmix screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Rad
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  Built-in Auditing
    4.  Ide integration

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    ASP.NET

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    Asp.net is an open source server-side Web application framework designed for Web development to produce dynamic Web pages, web sites, apps and services with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You can also create Web APIs, mobile sites, use real-time technologies like Web Sockets and more!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ASP.NET screenshot 1

    ASP.NET Features

    1.  Server-side
    2.  Rad
    3.  NET Framework

    ASP.NET VS Play Framework

     
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    FastAPI

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    FastAPI is a modern, fast (high-performance), web framework for building APIs with Python 3.6+ based on standard Python type hints.

    21 FastAPI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CO flagColombia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    FastAPI screenshot 1
    FastAPI screenshot 2
    FastAPI screenshot 3

    FastAPI Features

    1.  Asynchronous
    2.  OpenAPI integration
    3.  REST API

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    OpenXava

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    OpenXava is a Web Java Framework for Rapid Development of Enterprise Applications.

    29 OpenXava alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenXava screenshot 1

    OpenXava Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Rad

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    Yii Framework

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    Yii is a high-performance component-based PHP framework best for Web 2.0 development.

    46 Yii Framework alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

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    Pyramid

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    Pyramid is an open source web framework written in Python and is based on WSGI. It is a minimalistic web framework inspired by Zope, Pylons and Django.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Python

    Pyramid VS Play Framework

     
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    TurboGears

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    TurboGears 2 is built on top of the experience of several next generation web frameworks including TurboGears 1 (of course), Django, and Rails. All of these frameworks had limitations that frustrated us, and TG2 was built as an answer to that frustration:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python

    TurboGears VS Play Framework

     
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