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Hippy

Free#52 of 62 in Cross-Platform App Development Frameworks

Hippy: A free, open-source framework for sharing JavaScript app code across mobile and web. Ranked #52 of 62 in Cross-Platform App Development Frameworks by our editors (4.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for javaScript teams targeting iOS, Android, and web.

4.1/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    4.1 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    JavaScript teams targeting iOS, Android, and web
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    None
  • Native API access
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    28 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Targets iOS, Android, and web from a shared framework
    • Supports React and Vue, with shared APIs and reusable UI components
    • Integrates with native iOS and Android frameworks

  • Where it doesn't

    • Building and integration require local, platform-specific toolchains
    • Platform scope is limited to iOS, Android, and web
    • Its presence is unproven compared with more established alternatives

Our verdict on Hippy

Hippy is an open-source framework for developers building cross-platform apps with JavaScript. It targets iOS, Android, and the web, and supports teams working with React or Vue. Shared APIs and reusable UI components are intended to let teams carry app code and interface patterns across those targets. That makes Hippy a candidate for JavaScript teams that need mobile and web apps from a common framework, rather than separate native-first development for each platform.

Its platform and ecosystem fit are the main strengths. Hippy combines JavaScript packages, platform frameworks, native components, and development tooling, while supporting integration with native iOS and Android frameworks. The project includes a Flex layout engine and examples for React- and Vue-based apps. Xcode and Android Studio are the supported IDEs, so this is not a browser-only workflow: developers need to work with the platform-specific toolchains when building and integrating locally. Teams that value native integration alongside code sharing may find that fit useful; those seeking a framework with broader target coverage should compare alternatives.

Hippy is free and open source, with a self-hosted deployment model. That avoids a paid plan decision, but does not remove the engineering work involved in setting up and maintaining platform builds. The project’s presence is unproven, which matters for teams weighing ecosystem maturity and adoption alongside technical capabilities. Choose Hippy if JavaScript, React or Vue, and shared iOS, Android, and web development align with your team’s needs. Look elsewhere if wider platform scope or a more established presence is a priority.

Hippy pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on hippyjs.org

Hippy fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNone
Target platformsiOS, Android, Web
App typesCross-platform apps
LanguagesJavaScript
Native API accessYes
Shared code modelHigh
IDE supportXcode, Android Studio
DeploymentSelf-hosted
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitehippyjs.org
Facts checked28 Sep 2026

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