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LiveCode

Paid#6 of 40 in Mobile Development IDEsIntegrated Development Environments Desktop App Development Frameworks

LiveCode: A visual, multi-target IDE for teams that want app building without a code-only workflow. Ranked #6 of 40 in Mobile Development IDEs by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for visual multi-target app creation.

8.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.1 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Visual multi-target app creation
Free plan
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

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

Our verdict on LiveCode

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 layouts, data collections, data binding, workflow editing, previews, and LiveCode Script. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android targets, making it suited to teams that want one visual workspace across multiple application destinations.

Its plan structure is organized around deployment scope. Web includes the LiveCode Create platform, no-code UI Builder, Workflow Editor, Datastore, web browser deployment, and app and data hosting. Native adds deployment to iOS, Android, and desktop while retaining the platform and hosting features. Universal is intended for deployment everywhere. Enterprise is aimed at organizations that need their own backend, regional data storage, dedicated support, service-level agreements, and volume licensing. There is no free plan, so teams should evaluate the paid structure against the targets and operational requirements they need.

The standout capability is the combination of visual construction and programmable control. Action Blocks support visual workflows, while LiveCode Script provides a route to custom logic; theme tools, media asset management, browser preview, and Create Copilot AI assistant extend the building workflow. The main consideration is mobile readiness: the pricing presentation includes Native deployment for iOS and Android, while deployment documentation describes mobile deployment as a future release. LiveCode is a strong fit for visual multi-target application creation, but teams requiring immediately established mobile delivery should examine that distinction before choosing it.

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LiveCode pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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LiveCode fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Mobile targets	iOS, Android
Desktop platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Emulator or simulator	Not verified
Visual UI designer	Yes
App packaging	Yes
Supported languages	LiveCode Script
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	livecode.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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