# Ionic vs Uno Platform

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Ionic

| Attribute | Ionic | Uno Platform |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 68.7 (75% (high)) | 62.1 (79% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 63 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 54,760 | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 52,698 | 10,062 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 501,730 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source framework that uses standard web technologies to create mobile applications deployable to iOS and Android as native apps or to the web as Progressive Web Apps. It is indexed under Mobile App Frameworks.","source":"https://ionicframework.com","question":"What is Ionic?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Ionic 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://ionicframework.com","question":"Is Ionic free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Ionic supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://ionicframework.com","question":"What platforms does Ionic support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Ionic can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://ionicframework.com","question":"Can Ionic be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Ionic, including Cordova, Capacitor, Angular, React and Vue. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://ionicframework.com","question":"What does Ionic integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Ionic 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/ionic-framework","question":"Is Ionic 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 | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A web-based mobile app framework that enables developers to build native-quality applications for iOS, Android, and the web from a single codebase using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. | 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, Web/PWA","approach":"webview_hybrid","language":"JavaScript","web_target":true,"ota_updates":true,"native_widgets":false,"desktop_support":false,"official_ui_kit":true,"single_codebase":true,"native_api_access":"plugin_bridged"}` | `{"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 | 3 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Cordova"},{"name":"Capacitor"},{"name":"Angular"},{"name":"React"},{"name":"Vue"}]` | `[{"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":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","CA","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Open source framework with optional paid Appflow service for deployments and build management","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ionicframework.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-14T13:21:37.383Z"}` | `{"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 | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":39,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 7 | 13 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| security.trust_center | https://ionicframework.com/docs/v7/techniques/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40ionic%2Fcore&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | `{"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 | Ionic | Uno Platform |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Target platforms | iOS, Android, Web/PWA | Web, iOS, Android, Windows Desktop |
| Approach | WebView hybrid | Multiplatform shared logic |
| Primary language | JavaScript | 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 | Plugin / bridged | Full native |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Bundled UI component library | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:31:04.319Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*