Xojo vs LiveCode

Xojo8.5Visit LiveCode8.1Visit

Higher score Xojo #4 in Mobile Development IDEs 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Xojo

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LiveCode #6 in Mobile Development IDEs 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit LiveCode

• Xojo fits best

  Visual cross-platform app development

• LiveCode fits best

  Visual multi-target app creation

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Side by side

Feature	Xojo 8.5/10 Visit ↗	LiveCode 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.1
Ranking	#4 in Mobile Development IDEs	#6 in Mobile Development IDEs
Best for	Visual cross-platform app development	Visual multi-target app creation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$499 one-time	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Xojo 3/3 · LiveCode 2/3
Emulator or simulator	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Visual UI designer	✓	✓
App packaging	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile targets	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Desktop platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Supported languages	Xojo programming language	LiveCode Script
Our review
Pros	Visual builder with native iOS and Android controls Integrated editor, compiler, debugger, and emulators Native apps across mobile, desktop, and web targets	Visual UI, workflow, and responsive layout editors Publishes to web, desktop, iOS, and Android targets Combines no-code tools with LiveCode Script for custom logic
Cons	Mobile development requires a paid license iOS projects require a Mac Advanced support tiers cost up to $1,999 one time	No free plan is available Mobile deployment documentation describes mobile support as a future release Enterprise features require a separate Enterprise plan
Our verdict	Xojo combines an IDE and programming language for building native applications across mobile, desktop, web, and console targets. It is aimed at independent developers, students, teams, and organizations that want one development… Read the review →	LiveCode is a cross-platform application development environment for individuals, businesses, educators, and organizations creating internal or commercial applications. LiveCode Create combines a visual drag-and-drop UI builder, responsive… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Xojo — where it wins

  • Visual builder with native iOS and Android controls
  • Integrated editor, compiler, debugger, and emulators
  • Native apps across mobile, desktop, and web targets

  Where it doesn't

  • Mobile development requires a paid license
  • iOS projects require a Mac
  • Advanced support tiers cost up to $1,999 one time

• LiveCode — where it wins

  • Visual UI, workflow, and responsive layout editors
  • Publishes to web, desktop, iOS, and Android targets
  • Combines no-code tools with LiveCode Script for custom logic

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Mobile deployment documentation describes mobile support as a future release
  • Enterprise features require a separate Enterprise plan

• Xojo8.5/10 · Free plan

  A capable visual IDE for cross-platform apps, with mobile development starting at $499 one time.

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• LiveCode8.1/10 · Paid

  A visual, multi-target IDE for teams that want app building without a code-only workflow.

  Visit LiveCodeFull verdict →