Flutter
Google's UI toolkit for mobile, web and desktop apps from one codebase
FreeMobileFrameworkOpen Source10 impressions
Flutter is an open-source UI toolkit for building natively compiled apps for mobile, web, desktop and embedded devices from a single codebase.
- for
- Developers who want to create cross-platform apps with a single codebase.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- BSD-3-Clause
- 3.19.0-0.1.preFlutter 3.19 beta (January 10, 2024)3 years ago
- 3.18.0-0.1.preFlutter 3.18 beta (December 5, 2023)3 years ago
- 3.17.0-0.1.preFlutter 3.17 beta (November 15, 2023)3 years ago
Key features
- Single codebase — Write one Dart codebase and compile to ARM, Intel, or JavaScript for all target platforms.
- Hot Reload — See code changes instantly without losing app state, speeding up iteration.
- Pixel-perfect UI — Full control over every pixel to create adaptive, custom designs for any screen.
- Automated testing & tooling — Integrated testing, CI support and developer tools for production-grade apps.
- Open-source community — Supported by Google and a global community with packages on pub.dev.
Use cases
- Build a mobile app that also runs on web and desktop with shared UI logic
- Create embedded device interfaces using the same Flutter code as mobile apps
- Iterate UI designs quickly with Hot Reload during development
Flutter vs alternatives
 Flutter |  Ionic |  React Native |  Expo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cross-platform UI development | Web-based cross-platform UI | Native UI with JavaScript | React Native workflow with managed services |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — |
- Flutter vs Ionic: Ionic uses web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) whereas Flutter uses Dart and renders its own UI engine.
- Flutter vs React Native: React Native targets native iOS/Android UI components; Flutter renders its own UI via a graphics engine.
- Flutter vs Expo: Expo is a platform for React Native apps, focusing on JavaScript and OTA updates; Flutter is a full SDK with its own language.
Flutter FAQ
What language does Flutter use?+
Flutter is powered by Dart, a language optimized for fast apps on any platform.
Is Flutter free to use?+
Yes, Flutter is an open-source framework maintained by Google and the community.
Can I target web browsers with Flutter?+
Yes, Flutter compiles to JavaScript, allowing apps to run in browsers.
How does Flutter achieve fast performance?+
It compiles directly to native ARM/Intel machine code or JavaScript, providing near-native speed.
What Google services can I integrate with Flutter?+
Flutter integrates with Firebase, Google Ads, Google Play, Google Pay, Google Wallet, Google Maps and more.
What development workflow features does Flutter provide?+
Flutter includes Hot Reload, automated testing, and a suite of developer tooling for production-quality apps.
Summarized by DevHunt from flutter.dev · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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