What does Codename One offer?

Codename One is an open source Application Development Platform that lets user quickly and easily write native mobile and desktop applications in Java that look and feel like native applications on every platform. Codename One has all of the features that are needed to develop a fully functional mobile application including 2D, 3D graphics, multi-touch, hardware integration, cloud services, location awareness and much more.

Is Codename One right for my team?

Codename One is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business, Small Business. A free trial is available.

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Last updated: May 21, 2026

Codename One

4.6(5 reviews)

Starting at $19

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Large Enterprises
Medium Business

Codename One is an open source Application Development Platform that lets user quickly and easily write native mobile and desktop applications in Java that look and feel like native applications on every platform. Codena…

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Codename One

Best for Java developers building native cross-platform mobile and desktop apps.

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You need to develop native mobile and desktop apps using Java.
Your project requires advanced features like 2D/3D graphics and hardware integration.
You prefer an open source platform with flexible freemium and subscription options.

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Your team lacks Java expertise or prefers no-code/low-code solutions.
You require transparent pricing or extensive enterprise-level support and integrations.

Description	Codename One is an open source Application Development Platform that lets user quickly and easily write native mobile and desktop applications in Java that look and feel like native ... Read More about Codename One
Entry Level Pricing	Starts from $19
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SpotScore What's this? ↗	8.3/10
User Ratings Based on verified Spotsaas reviews	4.6 (5)
Best Company Size	Small BusinessMedium Business
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Starting From	$19
Pricing Plans	Free Get Started Community Support Royalty-Free iOS Builds Show more + Basic Get Started Unlimited Build Credits Access To Native Sources 50mb build jar size Professional Get Started Push Notification Crash Reporting Concurrent Builds Show more + Browse all pricing plans
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Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Freelancers Individuals
Platforms Supported	Installed - Mac Installed - Windows Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available
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User Ratings	4.6 (based on 5 reviews)
Rating Distribution	4 1 0 0 0
Spotsaas Editor’s POV generated by AI	Buyer sentiment Overall positive sentiment highlighting the platform's native app capabilities and feature richness, tempered by limited user feedback. What buyers like Native app performance Feature completeness Open source flexibility Common complaints Limited user reviews Complexity for beginners
Pros and Cons	Ability to write native mobile and desktop apps in Java Supports advanced features like 2D/3D graphics and hardware integration Open source with freemium and subscription options Limited user rating data (only 5 ratings) Potentially steep learning curve for non-Java developers
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