B4i
6.2#25 in mobile development idesFrom $26 a yeariOSmacOSWindows
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Codename One
8.4#1 in mobile development idesFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | B4i | Codename One |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The maker directs technical questions to its forum and says it answers presales and general support email within 24 hours. | The Free plan includes community support, Pro includes email support, and Enterprise includes phone support during office hours. |
B4i plans
- Hosted Mac Builder$26 a year
- B4i Standard$59, paid once
- B4i Standard + Hosted Builder$85, paid once
- B4i Enterprise$119, paid once
- B4i Enterprise + Hosted Builder$145, paid once
Codename One plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$25 a month
- Pro$85 a month
- Enterprise$450 a month
Pick B4i if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Codename One if…
It suits Java or Kotlin developers who want to build apps for mobile, desktop, and web targets from a shared codebase. Its free tier may suit projects that can work within the stated build-credit and JAR limits.