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Kivy

A Python framework for building graphical user interfaces that run across multiple platforms

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kivy

What is Kivy?

Open-source framework for creating user interfaces with Python, deployable to mobile devices, desktop operating systems, and embedded platforms from a single codebase.

Independently observed

Kivy pricing

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Open sourceFree tier

Completely free and open source. Community supported through optional donations.

What Kivy 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.

Core
Target platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, embedded platforms
Approach
Multiplatform shared logic
Primary language
Python
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
Ecosystem
Bundled UI component library
✓
Independently observed

Platform & deployment

Independently observed
Platforms
  • iOS
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Android
  • Windows
Deployment
  • Self-hosted

Security & compliance

Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality

Kivy FAQ

Common questions about Kivy, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is Kivy?

Open-source framework for creating user interfaces with Python, deployable to mobile devices, desktop operating systems, and embedded platforms from a single codebase. It is indexed under Mobile App Frameworks.

Source: https://kivy.org

Is Kivy free to use?

Kivy 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://kivy.org

What platforms does Kivy support?

Kivy supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

Source: https://kivy.org

Can Kivy be self-hosted?

Yes. Kivy can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

Source: https://kivy.org

Is Kivy open source?

Yes. Kivy 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/kivy/kivy

Kivy alternatives

Other mobile app frameworks we track, ranked by the same independent score.

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Balanced composite 46 / 100
medium · 68%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Capabilities670.085.6✓
Development activity440.125.3✓
Dependent projects480.083.8✓
Stars810.032.7✓
Security score480.052.5✓
Integrations00.050.0-
Release cadence00.070.0✓
Security posture00.090.0-
Package downloads00.170.0-
Developer Q&A activity00.080.0-

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Activity

AttributeValueEvidence
Commits last 30d24mediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 65%

Adoption

AttributeValueEvidence
Github stars19,026highsource · 2026-10-07 · 90%
Dependent repos709highsource · 2026-10-07 · 85%

Content

AttributeValueEvidence
Faq5 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67%

Features

AttributeValueEvidence
CapabilitiesTargets: Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, embedded platforms · Approach: multiplatform · Language: Python · Web target: No · Desktop support: Yes · Official ui kit: Yesmediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 60%

Language

AttributeValueEvidence
PrimaryPythonhighsource · 2026-10-07 · 90%

License

AttributeValueEvidence
SpdxMIThighsource · 2026-10-07 · 95%

Pricing

AttributeValueEvidence
Free tierYesmediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 60%
Price levelfreemediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 60%
TransparentYesmediumsource · 2026-09-08 · 60%
Modelopen_sourcemediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 60%

Release

AttributeValueEvidence
Cadence days342mediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 70%
History13 itemsmediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 70%

Security

AttributeValueEvidence
Scorecard4.8highsource · 2026-10-07 · 90%
VulnerabilitiesCount: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=kivy&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0highsource · 2026-10-07 · 90%
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