Lianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder) review
A paid hybrid builder for teams that need visual development and pro-code control.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Lianja Studio, formerly Lianja App Builder, is a cross-platform low-code environment for building data-centric desktop, web and mobile business applications. It combines visual no-code development with customization through LianjaScript/Visual FoxPro, Python and JavaScript. Developers, domain experts, ISVs and organizations building line-of-business applications can use its embedded multi-user database, reporting, permissions and deployment tooling across Windows, macOS and Linux.
The published plans show a paid pricing model with a 30-day trial and no perpetual free plan. The Monthly Subscription costs $100 per developer per month and includes Lianja Studio, App Center, Cloud Server development tools, and web and mobile frameworks. The Annual Subscription costs $995 per developer per year and adds Standard Support, major and minor updates while subscribed, and unlimited Desktop App distribution while subscribed. Teams should compare the annual commitment with their need for support, updates and desktop distribution; the monthly plan is the lower-commitment option, while both plans require a paid subscription.
For data-heavy applications, Lianja Studio offers connections to MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle and ODBC data sources, alongside Git and GitHub integration. AI-assisted development includes an AI assistant, natural-language queries and AI agents. Role-based permissions apply to applications, pages and sections, giving teams controls for organizing access. Its breadth suits teams that want one environment spanning visual development, pro-code customization and hybrid deployment. Teams seeking a perpetual free plan or a narrower builder focused on simpler app creation should consider a different tool instead.
Lianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder) pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines visual development with LianjaScript, Python and JavaScript
- Connects to major SQL databases, Oracle and ODBC sources
- Deploys desktop, web and mobile apps across four operating systems
- Where it doesn't
- No perpetual free plan is available
- Starts at $100 per developer per month
- The annual plan is required for listed standard support
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