JUCE
Open-source C++ framework for building cross-platform desktop and mobile applications, including audio plugins
- Vendor
- Raw Material Software Limited
- Also known as
- juce
Available worldwide
What is JUCE?
JUCE is an open-source framework written in C++ that enables developers to create applications and audio plugins that run across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, supporting various audio plugin formats including VST, AU, and AAX.
JUCE pricing
We don't have JUCE'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 JUCE does
The capabilities that matter for desktop app frameworks, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Native look and feel
- ✓
- Bundled runtime
- -
- Auto update builtin
- -
- Code signing support
- ✓
- App store distribution
- -
- Hot reload dev
- -
- Accessibility support
- ✓
- Mobile target support
- ✓
- Ide bundled
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- Windows
- Self-hosted
JUCE FAQ
Common questions about JUCE, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is JUCE?
JUCE is an open-source framework written in C++ that enables developers to create applications and audio plugins that run across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, supporting various audio plugin formats including VST, AU, and AAX. It is indexed under Desktop App Frameworks.
Source: https://juce.com/
Is JUCE free to use?
JUCE is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://juce.com/
What platforms does JUCE support?
JUCE supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://juce.com/
Can JUCE be self-hosted?
Yes. JUCE can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://juce.com/
JUCE alternatives
Other desktop app frameworks we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- FyneA Go framework for building native desktop and mobile applications across platformslow · 31%
- OpenJFXlow · 24%
- Avalonia UIA cross-platform .NET UI framework for building desktop, mobile, and web applications with a single codebase using C# and XAML.low · 30%
- wxWidgetsA cross-platform C++ GUI toolkit for building native desktop applications across multiple operating systems from a single codebaselow · 29%
- NW.jsA desktop application runtime that enables building cross-platform native apps using web technologies with direct Node.js accesslow · 25%
- Xojolow · 8%
Compare JUCE
Side by side against other desktop app frameworks, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | 80 | 0.04 | 3.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 75 | 0.03 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 25 | 0.05 | 1.3 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 10 | 0.09 | 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.
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 60% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Ide bundled, Code signing support, Native look and feel, Accessibility support, Mobile target support | mediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | HqCountry: GB · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-10-07 · 75% |
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