Codename One
100% native full-stack Java
Ranked #2 in Open-source cloud development environments.
Codename One is an open-source framework for building native applications in Java. It provides a shared runtime and custom-rendered UI across mobile, desktop, web, watch, TV, and vehicle targets.
At a glance
| Best for | Java developers targeting multiple platforms |
From Codename One's own website.
Company facts
| Brand colour | #2e2e33 |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- API
- Integrations
- Mobile app
What stands out
The product is open source and free for commercial use with no royalties.
“Open source and free.”Codename One, own website
The product allows teams to adopt platform changes on their own schedule without silent OS updates.
“Adopt platform changes on your schedule”Codename One, own website
Worth knowing
The backend is not a drop-in Spring Boot replacement.
“It is not a drop-in Spring Boot replacement.”Codename One, own website
How it ranks
Codename One is ranked 2nd of 10 in Open-source cloud development environments (Lister Score 92.0).
#2 in Open-source cloud development environments · Lister Score 92.0
The product is open source and free for commercial use with no royalties.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 16; buying information on its own site 16.
“The optional cloud build service includes a free quota and lets developers on Windows/Linux build native iOS apps.”Codename One, own website
“Codename One is an open-source framework for building native applications in Java.”Codename One, own website
| Rank | Open-source cloud development environments | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GitKraken | 94.0 |
| 2 | Codename One | 92.0 |
| 3 | Coder | 90.0 |
| 4 | Docker | 90.0 |
| 5 | Prisma | 88.0 |
| 6 | Serverless Framework | 88.0 |
| 7 | sourcehut | 88.0 |
| 8 | Wokwi | 82.0 |
| 9 | DevPod | 76.0 |
| 10 | Rancher Desktop by SUSE | 70.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Codename One rank on Lister?
Codename One is ranked 2nd of 10 in Open-source cloud development environments (Lister Score 92.0).