B4X
7.5#3 in cross-platform app development frameworks$59 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitB4X vs Lazarus
What both publish
| Fact | B4X | Lazarus |
|---|---|---|
| Product | B4X is a suite of rapid application development tools for Android, iOS, desktop, server and IoT solutions. | Lazarus is a Delphi-compatible, cross-platform IDE for Free Pascal and rapid application development. |
| Support | The maker says it answers email within 24 hours and directs technical questions to its forum. | The project directs general product, installation, coding, and feature questions to its forum or mailing lists, and directs bug reports and feature suggestions to the bug tracker. |
B4X plans
- B4AFree
- B4JFree
- B4RFree
- B4i Standard$59, paid once
- B4A Standard$59, paid once
- B4i Standard + Hosted Mac Builder$85, paid once
Lazarus plans
- LazarusFree
Pick B4X if…
B4X suits developers building across mobile, desktop, server, and IoT targets, especially those able to reuse code among B4A, B4J, and B4i projects. B4i users should account for its stated Apple account, device, and IDE requirements.
Pick Lazarus if…
Lazarus suits developers using Free Pascal who want a free IDE across Windows, macOS or Linux. It also fits teams needing visual form design, integrated debugging and extensible packages.