Flutter vs Qt
Flutter vs Qt
Qt
Flutter: A framework by Google for building apps that work on Android, iOS, Web, and
Desktop using a single codebase. It uses the Dart programming language.
Qt: A framework mostly used for building desktop apps, but it also supports mobile and
embedded systems. It's based on C++ and has been around for a long time.
2. Performance:
Flutter:
o Works great for mobile apps, providing smooth animations and fast performance.
o Desktop apps in Flutter aren't as fast or efficient as Qt, especially for complex
apps.
Qt:
o Excellent for desktop and embedded systems, offering high performance and low-
level control over hardware.
o Can handle more complex, resource-heavy apps better than Flutter.
Flutter:
o Pros:
One codebase for Android, iOS, and desktop apps.
Easy to use and fast to develop with features like Hot Reload.
Great for apps that need beautiful and modern designs.
o Cons:
Not as powerful for complex desktop apps.
The apps can be large in size.
Learning Dart (the programming language) can be an extra challenge.
Qt:
o Pros:
Great for complex, system-heavy desktop apps.
Mature, stable, and highly customizable.
Supports multiple programming languages.
o Cons:
Harder to learn, especially for beginners.
Can be expensive for commercial use.
Less focus on mobile and modern UI compared to Flutter.
4. Best For:
Flutter: Best for creating apps with beautiful user interfaces, especially for mobile apps
that may later expand to desktop or web.
Qt: Best for building desktop apps that need to handle a lot of data, control hardware, or
need high performance, such as for industrial or embedded systems.
Use Flutter if you want to create apps quickly and easily with great design across
multiple platforms.
Use Qt if you need more powerful desktop apps or need to work with hardware
directly.
5.UI:
In Flutter: The UI is built using widgets (pre-built components like buttons, sliders, etc.) that
you can arrange to create the app's design.
In Qt: The UI can be designed using widgets as well, but it often requires more setup and
customization, especially for complex desktop applications.