# Kivy

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

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/kivy
- **Category:** Mobile App Frameworks
- **Vendor:** Kivy Organization
- **Homepage:** https://kivy.org
- **Also known as:** kivy
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-07T15:34:16.711Z

## vioscaleAI score

**46 / 100**, confidence 68% (medium). Computed 2026-10-07.

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 | 80.7 | 0.033 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.053 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 47.5 | 0.08 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 44 | 0.12 | 5.3 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 0 | 0.067 | 0 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.087 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.173 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 48 | 0.053 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-16, [verify at source](https://kivy.org). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

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

## About

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._

## Platform & deployment

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

## Capabilities

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

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **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 | - |
| **Delivery** | |
| Over-the-air code push | - |
| **Portability** | |
| Single codebase, multiple platforms | ✓ |
| **Capability** | |
| Native API access | Plugin / bridged |
| **DX** | |
| TypeScript-first | ✗ |
| **Portability** | |
| Desktop support | ✓ |
| Builds for web | ✗ |
| **Ecosystem** | |
| Bundled UI component library | ✓ |

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [2.3.1](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/2.3.1) | 2024-12-26 | stable |
| [2.3.0](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/2.3.0) | 2024-01-05 | stable |
| [2.2.1](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/2.2.1) | 2023-06-17 | stable |
| [2.2.0](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/2.2.0) | 2023-05-20 | stable |
| [2.1.0](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/2.1.0) | 2022-03-06 | stable |
| [2.0.0](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/2.0.0) | 2020-12-10 | stable |
| [1.11.1](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/1.11.1) | 2020-07-19 | stable |
| [1.11.0](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/1.11.0) | 2019-06-01 | stable |
| [1.10.1](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/1.10.1) | 2018-07-09 | stable |
| [1.10.0](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/1.10.0) | 2017-05-07 | stable |
| [1.9.1](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/1.9.1) | 2016-01-01 | stable |
| [1.9.0](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/1.9.0) | 2015-04-02 | stable |
| [1.8.0](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases/tag/1.8.0) | 2014-10-20 | stable |

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=kivy&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### 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](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](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](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](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](https://github.com/kivy/kivy)._


## Facts

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

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | MIT | [link](https://github.com/kivy/kivy) | 2026-10-07 | 95% (high) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://kivy.org) | 2026-10-07 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://kivy.org) | 2026-10-07 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://kivy.org) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://kivy.org) | 2026-10-07 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 24 | [link](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/pulse) | 2026-10-07 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 19,026 | [link](https://github.com/kivy/kivy) | 2026-10-07 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 709 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fkivy%2Fkivy) | 2026-10-07 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Python | [link](https://github.com/kivy/kivy) | 2026-10-07 | 90% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 342 | [link](https://github.com/kivy/kivy/releases) | 2026-10-07 | 70% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 4.8 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/kivy/kivy) | 2026-10-07 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=kivy&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=kivy&per_page=100) | 2026-10-07 | 90% (high) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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","question":"What is Kivy?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"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","question":"Is Kivy free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"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","question":"What platforms does Kivy support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kivy can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://kivy.org","question":"Can Kivy be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"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","question":"Is Kivy open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://kivy.org) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) |

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