Codename One
8.4#1 in mobile development idesFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Codename One | Monaca |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
| Integrations | The documented sign-in stack covers OpenID Connect, Sign in with Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0, and Firebase Authentication. | The product site lists integrations with Onsen UI, Monaca CI, Monaca Power Plugin and product partners. |
| Support | The Free plan includes community support, Pro includes email support, and Enterprise includes phone support during office hours. | Support includes advanced technical support with code review, a monitored community forum, general questions and product documentation. |
Codename One plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$25 a month
- Pro$85 a month
- Enterprise$450 a month
Monaca plans
- FREEFree
- PRO$22 a month
- BUSINESS$55 a month
- ENTERPRISE$110 a month
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 Monaca if…
Monaca suits developers building hybrid mobile apps with Cordova and JavaScript frameworks. Its Free plan is restricted for corporate users to non-commercial use, while paid plans add development capacity and tools.