# JUCE

> A cross-platform C++ framework for building desktop, mobile, and audio plugin applications

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/juce
- **Category:** Desktop App Frameworks
- **Homepage:** https://juce.com/
- **Also known as:** juce
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T21:05:02.062Z

## vioscaleAI score

**51.7 / 100**, confidence 3% (low). Computed 2026-09-08.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 67.1 | 0.083 | 5.6 | ✓ |
| repo_stars | 0 | 0.033 | 0 | - |
| integrations | 0 | 0.053 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.08 | 0 | - |
| dev_activity | 0 | 0.12 | 0 | - |
| release_cadence | 0 | 0.067 | 0 | - |
| security_posture | 5 | 0.087 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.173 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 0 | 0.053 | 0 | - |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-09-08, [verify at source](https://juce.com/). Independently observed._

Open source

> Open source under AGPLv3; commercial licensing available

## About

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.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** iOS, macOS, Linux, Android, Windows
- **Deployment:** Self-hosted

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Desktop App Frameworks. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **Capabilities** | |
| 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 | ✓ |

## FAQ

### 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/](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/](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/](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/](https://juce.com/)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://juce.com/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://juce.com/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://juce.com/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | [link](https://juce.com/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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/","question":"What is JUCE?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"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/","question":"Is JUCE free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"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/","question":"What platforms does JUCE support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. JUCE can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://juce.com/","question":"Can JUCE be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` | [link](https://juce.com/) | 2026-09-10 | 60% (medium) |

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