Framework for cross platform desktop apps

Question

I am looking for a good framework to code a cross-platform app in that would be able to run on Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

There are a few things that I want:

• Stability: The desktop app must be stable and low response and loading times.
• Simple to make responsive layouts and style it to my liking.
• Look exactly the same on every operating system.
• Only require one installer and not anything preinstalled on the users computer.

I have used QT before but I don't really like how the UI development works. It is very difficult to create custom styles.

I know it is a lot to ask for but what do you suggest ;)

Thank you very much!

Answer 1

You can go with the Flutter 2.0 application (together with Dart).

It's not only compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, but also Android, iOS, web.

Read more about Flutter here.

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P.S Desktop support is still in beta, but it's already in the official release, so it's mostly stable.

Answer 2

Did you try ELECTRON ?

If you can build a website, you can build a desktop app. Electron is a framework for creating native applications with web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It takes care of the hard parts so you can focus on the core of your application.

PS: Skype and Visual Studio Code are built using Electron.