Comparison

Flutter vs Qt

On the evidence we track, Flutter leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Flutter59
Qt39
Score
Vioscale score
Flutter59 / 100high · 79%
Qt39 / 100medium · 57%
Pricing
Free tier
Flutter
Qt
Model
Price level
Flutterfree
Qtlow
Transparent
Flutter
Qt
Integrations
Count
Flutter7
Qt1
Adoption
Dependent repos
Flutter9
Qt
Github stars
Flutter178,663
Qt
Activity
Commits last 30d
Flutter100
Qt
Release
Cadence days
Flutter32
Qt
History
Flutter7 items
Qt
License
Spdx
Qt
Language
Primary
FlutterDart
Qt
Content
Faq
Flutter6 items
Qt

Capabilities

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

Core
Target platforms
FlutteriOS, Android, Web, Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), Embedded
QtEmbedded systems, microcontrollers, iOS, Windows, macOS, web
Approach
FlutterMultiplatform shared logic
QtMultiplatform shared logic
Primary language
FlutterDart
QtC++, QML
Rendering
Renders true native UI
Flutter
Qt
DX
Hot reload
Flutter
Qt
TypeScript-first
Flutter
Qt
Delivery
Over-the-air code push
Flutter-
Qt-
Portability
Single codebase, multiple platforms
Flutter
Qt
Desktop support
Flutter
Qt
Builds for web
Flutter
Qt
Capability
Native API access
FlutterPlugin / bridged
QtFull native
Ecosystem
Bundled UI component library
Flutter
Qt

What each one is

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

Flutter

Leader

An open-source framework that compiles applications to native machine code for mobile and desktop platforms, and to JavaScript for web, enabling developers to create apps for multiple platforms using a single Dart codebase.

Independently observed

Qt

Qt is a comprehensive platform providing libraries, frameworks, and development tools for creating user interfaces and applications that run consistently across multiple platforms. It enables developers to design, build, test, and maintain software from concept through deployment using a unified toolset.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

Flutter

Leader
Open sourceFree tier
as of verify ↗

Qt

Quote-basedFree tier

Contact sales. Free tier for open source development; Developer License required for commercial use.

  • Extended Security MaintenanceContact sales
    • Critical vulnerability patches
    • Limited to Qt libraries only
    • 3-year availability
  • Premium Security MaintenanceContact sales
    • Environment-specific patches
    • Patch analysis and porting
    • For customers with ESM
    • 3-year maximum
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Flutter
Qt
iOS
Flutter
Qt
Android
Flutter
Qt
macOS
Flutter
Qt
Windows
Flutter
Qt
Linux
Flutter
Qt
CLI
Flutter
Qt
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Flutter
Qt
Self-hosted
Flutter
Qt
Hybrid
Flutter
Qt

Integrations

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

In common (1)
  • Figma

Flutter

Leader
7 total - 6 not shared
  • Firebase
  • Google Play
  • Google Pay
  • Google Wallet
  • Google Maps
  • Google Ads
Independently observed

Qt

1 total - 0 not shared
  • Figma
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.