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Comparison

Capacitor vs Compose Multiplatform

On the evidence we track, Compose Multiplatform leads this comparison with a composite score of 74/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Capacitor60
★Compose Multiplatform74
Score
vioscaleAI score
Capacitor60 / 100medium · 65%
Compose Multiplatform74 / 100medium · 52%
Pricing
Free tier
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
Model
Capacitoropen_source
Compose Multiplatformopen_source
Price level
Capacitorfree
Compose Multiplatformfree
Transparent
Capacitor–
Compose Multiplatform✓
Integrations
Count
Capacitor21
Compose Multiplatform–
Security
Disclosure policy
Capacitor–
Compose Multiplatform✓
Gdpr
Capacitor–
Compose Multiplatform✓
Scorecard
Capacitor5.1
Compose Multiplatform–
Trust center
Vulnerabilities
Reliability
Status page
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Capacitor24,134
Compose Multiplatform47,093
Github stars
Capacitor16,852
Compose Multiplatform53,486
Package downloads weekly
Capacitor5,395,282
Compose Multiplatform–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Capacitor5
Compose Multiplatform100
Release
Cadence days
Capacitor–
Compose Multiplatform8
History
Capacitor20 items
Compose Multiplatform20 items
License
Spdx
CapacitorMIT
Compose Multiplatform–
Language
Primary
CapacitorTypeScript
Compose MultiplatformKotlin
Content
Faq
Capacitor6 items
Compose Multiplatform5 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for mobile app frameworks. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Target platforms
CapacitoriOS, Android, Progressive Web App
Compose MultiplatformAndroid, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Approach
CapacitorWebView hybrid
Compose MultiplatformNative declarative
Primary language
CapacitorJavaScript, HTML, CSS
Compose MultiplatformKotlin
Rendering
Renders true native UI
Capacitor✗
Compose Multiplatform✓
DX
Hot reload
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
TypeScript-first
Capacitor-
Compose Multiplatform✗
Delivery
Over-the-air code push
Capacitor-
Compose Multiplatform-
Portability
Single codebase, multiple platforms
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
Desktop support
Capacitor-
Compose Multiplatform✓
Builds for web
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
Capability
Native API access
CapacitorFull native
Compose MultiplatformFull native
Ecosystem
Bundled UI component library
Capacitor✗
Compose Multiplatform✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Capacitor

Capacitor is a cross-platform native runtime that enables developers to build applications for iOS, Android, and web using a single JavaScript codebase. It provides web-standard APIs while allowing access to native device features through a plugin system.

Independently observed

Compose Multiplatform

Leader

A declarative Kotlin UI framework developed by JetBrains that allows developers to write user interface code once and deploy it across Android, iOS, desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), and web platforms.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Capacitor

Open source
as of verify ↗

Compose Multiplatform

Leader
Open source
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
iOS
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
Android
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
macOS
Capacitor✗
Compose Multiplatform✓
Windows
Capacitor✗
Compose Multiplatform✓
Linux
Capacitor✗
Compose Multiplatform✓
CLI
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✗
Deployment
Self-hosted
Capacitor✓
Compose Multiplatform✓
On-premise
Capacitor✗
Compose Multiplatform✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Capacitor

24 total
  • Action Sheet
  • App Launcher
  • App Browser
  • Camera
  • Clipboard
  • Device
  • Dialog
  • Filesystem
  • Geolocation
  • Google Maps
  • Haptics
  • Keyboard
  • Local Notifications
  • Motion
  • Network
  • Push Notifications
  • Screen Reader
  • Share
  • Splash Screen
  • Status Bar
  • Storage
  • Text Zoom
  • Toast
  • Cordova plugins
Independently observed

Compose Multiplatform

Leader

Not documented yet.

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Capacitor or Compose Multiplatform: which one depends on you

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