What is Flutter?
Open-source framework for building beautiful, natively compiled, multi-platform applications from a single codebase.
Flutter pricing
We don't have Flutter's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What Flutter does
The capabilities that matter for mobile app frameworks, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Target platforms
- iOS, Android, Web, Desktop, Embedded
- Approach
- Multiplatform shared logic
- Primary language
- Dart
- Renders true native UI
- ✓
- Hot reload
- ✓
- TypeScript-first
- -
- Over-the-air code push
- -
- Single codebase, multiple platforms
- ✓
- Desktop support
- ✓
- Builds for web
- ✓
- Native API access
- -
- Bundled UI component library
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- macOS
- Web
- Linux
- Android
- Windows
Integrations (6)
Independently observed- Firebase
- Google Ads
- Google Play
- Google Pay
- Google Wallet
- Google Maps
Flutter FAQ
Common questions about Flutter, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Flutter?
Flutter is an open source framework designed for building applications across mobile and additional platforms. It emphasizes rapid development cycles while enabling developers to create visually polished user interfaces.
Source: https://flutter.dev
What is the cost of using Flutter?
Flutter is open source software with no licensing fees or subscription costs. Developers can download and use it freely for both personal and commercial projects.
Source: https://flutter.dev
Can I build commercial products with Flutter?
Yes, Flutter's open source license permits unrestricted commercial use. You can develop and distribute commercial applications without royalty payments or licensing restrictions.
Source: https://flutter.dev
What platforms does Flutter support?
Flutter is designed primarily for mobile application development and supports mobile platforms plus additional targets described as 'beyond' mobile. The complete list of supported platforms is not detailed in available product information.
Source: https://flutter.dev
Who should consider using Flutter?
Flutter is intended for developers and organizations building mobile applications who prioritize both development speed and application quality. As a free, open source tool, it's accessible regardless of organization size or budget.
Source: https://flutter.dev
What types of applications can Flutter create?
Flutter is designed for creating feature-rich mobile applications with polished user interfaces. The framework emphasizes making it feasible for developers to build high-quality applications efficiently.
Source: https://flutter.dev
Flutter alternatives
Other mobile app frameworks we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- React NativeLearn once, write anywherelow · 41%
- ElectronBuild cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSSlow · 31%
- ExpoBuild native apps with Reactlow · 44%
- Compose MultiplatformBuild beautiful shared UIs for Android, iOS, desktop, and web that feel natural on every platformlow · 16%
- .NET MAUIBuild native, cross-platform desktop and mobile apps all in one frameworklow · 22%
- IonicThe mobile SDK for the Weblow · 44%
The Vioscale score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Flutter, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | 81 | 16.00 | 1298.4 | ✓ |
| Github Activity | 63 | 18.00 | 1135.8 | ✓ |
| Release Cadence | 82 | 10.00 | 822.2 | ✓ |
| Github Stars | 99 | 5.00 | 495.2 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 24 | 8.00 | 194.4 | ✓ |
| Security Posture | 0 | 13.00 | 0.0 | - |
| Package Downloads | 0 | 26.00 | 0.0 | - |
| Stackoverflow Activity | 0 | 12.00 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-08-01 · 65% |
Adoption
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Github stars | 178,043 | highsource · 2026-08-01 · 90% |
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | [{"answer":"Flutter is an open source framework designed for building applications across mobile and additional platforms. It emphasizes rapid development cycles while enabling developers to create visually polished user interfaces.","source":"https://flutter.dev","question":"What is Flutter?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Flutter is open source software with no licensing fees or subscription costs. Developers can download and use it freely for both personal and commercial projects.","source":"https://flutter.dev","question":"What is the cost of using Flutter?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Yes, Flutter's open source license permits unrestricted commercial use. You can develop and distribute commercial applications without royalty payments or licensing restrictions.","source":"https://flutter.dev","question":"Can I build commercial products with Flutter?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Flutter is designed primarily for mobile application development and supports mobile platforms plus additional targets described as 'beyond' mobile. The complete list of supported platforms is not detailed in available product information.","source":"https://flutter.dev","question":"What platforms does Flutter support?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Flutter is intended for developers and organizations building mobile applications who prioritize both development speed and application quality. As a free, open source tool, it's accessible regardless of organization size or budget.","source":"https://flutter.dev","question":"Who should consider using Flutter?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"Flutter is designed for creating feature-rich mobile applications with polished user interfaces. The framework emphasizes making it feasible for developers to build high-quality applications efficiently.","source":"https://flutter.dev","question":"What types of applications can Flutter create?","confidence":0.85}] | highsource · 2026-07-31 · 88% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | {"targets":"iOS, Android, Web, Desktop, Embedded","approach":"multiplatform","language":"Dart","hot_reload":true,"web_target":true,"native_widgets":true,"desktop_support":true,"official_ui_kit":true,"single_codebase":true} | mediumsource · 2026-08-01 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 6 | mediumsource · 2026-08-01 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Dart | highsource · 2026-08-01 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | BSD-3-Clause | highsource · 2026-08-01 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cadence days | 32 | mediumsource · 2026-08-01 · 70% |