# Capacitor vs Uno Platform

| Attribute | Capacitor | Uno Platform |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 59.6 (65% (medium)) | 62.1 (79% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 5 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 24,134 | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 16,852 | 10,062 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 5,395,282 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source runtime that packages web applications built with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to run natively on iOS, Android, and as Progressive Web Apps, with access to platform-specific native APIs through a unified JavaScript interface. It is indexed under Mobile App Frameworks.","source":"https://capacitorjs.com","question":"What is Capacitor?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Capacitor is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://capacitorjs.com","question":"Is Capacitor free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Capacitor supports the web, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://capacitorjs.com","question":"What platforms does Capacitor support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Capacitor can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://capacitorjs.com","question":"Can Capacitor be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 24 integrations for Capacitor, including Action Sheet, App Launcher, App Browser, Camera, Clipboard, Device, Dialog and Filesystem, plus 16 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://capacitorjs.com","question":"What does Capacitor integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Capacitor is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/ionic-team/capacitor","question":"Is Capacitor open source?","confidence":0.99}]` | `[{"answer":"Uno Platform is a framework for building cross-platform .NET applications targeting Web, Desktop, Mobile (iOS/Android) from a single C# and XAML codebase. It includes AI-powered visual tools, hot reload, and MCP integration for accelerated development. It is indexed under Mobile App Frameworks.","source":"https://platform.uno/pricing/","question":"What is Uno Platform?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Uno Platform is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $39 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://platform.uno/pricing/","question":"Is Uno Platform free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Uno Platform supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://platform.uno/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Uno Platform support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Uno Platform, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://platform.uno/pricing/","question":"Can Uno Platform be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Uno Platform, including Visual Studio, VS Code, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, OpenAI Codex, Google Antigravity and Azure Mobile Apps. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://platform.uno/pricing/","question":"What does Uno Platform integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Uno Platform. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Uno Platform not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://platform.uno/privacy-policy/","question":"What security certifications does Uno Platform have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. Uno Platform is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/unoplatform/uno","question":"Is Uno Platform open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Uno Platform is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.","source":"https://platform.uno/pricing/","question":"Where is Uno Platform available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Cross-platform development framework enabling single-codebase compilation to native applications on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and WebAssembly, featuring built-in visual design tools and AI-assisted development |
| features.capabilities | `{"targets":"iOS, Android, Progressive Web App","approach":"webview_hybrid","language":"JavaScript, HTML, CSS","hot_reload":true,"web_target":true,"native_widgets":false,"official_ui_kit":false,"single_codebase":true,"native_api_access":"full"}` | `{"targets":"Web, iOS, Android, Windows Desktop","approach":"multiplatform","language":"C# and XAML","hot_reload":true,"web_target":true,"ide_bundled":false,"hot_reload_dev":true,"native_widgets":true,"desktop_support":true,"official_ui_kit":true,"single_codebase":true,"typescript_first":false,"native_api_access":"full","native_look_and_feel":true,"mobile_target_support":true}` |
| integrations.count | 21 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Action Sheet"},{"name":"App Launcher"},{"name":"App Browser"},{"name":"Camera"},{"name":"Clipboard"},{"name":"Device"},{"name":"Dialog"},{"name":"Filesystem"},{"name":"Geolocation"},{"name":"Google Maps"},{"name":"Haptics"},{"name":"Keyboard"},{"name":"Local Notifications"},{"name":"Motion"},{"name":"Network"},{"name":"Push Notifications"},{"name":"Screen Reader"},{"name":"Share"},{"name":"Splash Screen"},{"name":"Status Bar"},{"name":"Storage"},{"name":"Text Zoom"},{"name":"Toast"},{"name":"Cordova plugins"}]` | `[{"name":"Visual Studio"},{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Claude Code"},{"name":"GitHub Copilot CLI"},{"name":"OpenAI Codex"},{"name":"Google Antigravity"},{"name":"Azure Mobile Apps","native":true,"category":"backend","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"vcs","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OpenAI","native":false,"category":"ai_model","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"GitPod","native":true,"category":"development_environment","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | C# |
| license.spdx | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","CA","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://capacitorjs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T15:18:02.154Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community","summary":"Free","features":["Developer Essentials","Hot Reload","Toolkit","Support (limited to Studio features)","MCP (Unlimited use)","App MCP (Interactivity)","Skills (Essential Pack, 70+ skills)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$39/month or $390/year (16% savings annually)","features":["Hot Design","Studio App","App MCP (Context)","100 AI Credits"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":39,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":390,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$119/month or $1,190/year","features":["Hot Design Previews","Hot Design Snippets","200 AI Credits"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":119,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1190,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free Community tier. Pro from $39/month ($390/year). Business $119/month ($1,190/year). 15-day Pro trial included with all accounts.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://platform.uno/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T11:29:28.841Z","freeTrialDays":15,"startingPrice":{"amount":39,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":39,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 13 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| security.trust_center | https://capacitorjs.com/docs/v3/guides/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40capacitor%2Fcore&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=nuget&package_name=uno.ui.skia.wpf&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Mobile App Frameworks)

| Capability | Capacitor | Uno Platform |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Target platforms | iOS, Android, Progressive Web App | Web, iOS, Android, Windows Desktop |
| Approach | WebView hybrid | Multiplatform shared logic |
| Primary language | JavaScript, HTML, CSS | C# and XAML |
| **Rendering** |  |  |
| Renders true native UI | ✗ | ✓ |
| **DX** |  |  |
| Hot reload | ✓ | ✓ |
| TypeScript-first | - | ✗ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Over-the-air code push | - | - |
| **Portability** |  |  |
| Single codebase, multiple platforms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop support | - | ✓ |
| Builds for web | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Capability** |  |  |
| Native API access | Full native | Full native |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Bundled UI component library | ✗ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:49:03.452Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*