Codename One
8.4#1 in mobile development idesFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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MobileTogether Designer
7.2#13 in mobile development idesFrom $1,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebWindows
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| Fact | Codename One | MobileTogether Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The documented sign-in stack covers OpenID Connect, Sign in with Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0, and Firebase Authentication. | Legacy data sources such as Excel, EDI, and text can be connected through MapForce Server integration. |
| Product | Codename One is an open-source cross-platform framework for Java and Kotlin developers to build native apps from a shared codebase. | MobileTogether is a rapid mobile app development framework for building data-driven native apps and enterprise solutions. |
| Security | The security guide documents secure storage, encryption, certificate pinning, device integrity checks, and cryptographic APIs. | MobileTogether Server supports user and role management, password, LDAP, and Active Directory authentication, SSL encryption, and role-based permissions. |
| Support | The Free plan includes community support, Pro includes email support, and Enterprise includes phone support during office hours. | Altova lists a MobileTogether support forum, free XPath training, demo videos, a blog, and example files as user resources. |
Codename One plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$25 a month
- Pro$85 a month
- Enterprise$450 a month
MobileTogether Designer plans
- MobileTogether DesignerFree
- MobileTogether Server$1,000 a year
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 MobileTogether Designer if…
MobileTogether Designer suits teams building data-driven native apps that need visual design tools and connections to the listed data sources. Custom-branded app store releases require MobileTogether Server and developer-managed compilation and submission.