Codename One
8.4#1 in mobile development idesFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCodename One vs JCode
What both publish
| Fact | Codename One | JCode |
|---|---|---|
| License | The framework is licensed GPLv2 with the Classpath Exception and permits commercial use without royalties. | JCode is licensed under the MIT License, which the repository says permits use, modification, and redistribution under its terms. |
| Product | Codename One is an open-source cross-platform framework for Java and Kotlin developers to build native apps from a shared codebase. | JCode is a native Android IDE for coding, building, and running projects entirely on-device. |
| Security | The security guide documents secure storage, encryption, certificate pinning, device integrity checks, and cryptographic APIs. | Marketplace .jext packages are downloaded and verified by the app before installation. |
Codename One plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$25 a month
- Pro$85 a month
- Enterprise$450 a month
JCode plans
- JCodeFree
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.
Pick JCode if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.