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# C++Builder vs Qt Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**C++Builder** [

3.8/5(18)

](https://www.g2.com/products/c-builder/reviews#reviews)

**Qt** [

4.3/5(54)

](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**C++Builder**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Qt**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**C++Builder**
Not enough reviews yet

**Qt**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**C++Builder**
Not enough reviews yet

**Qt**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**C++Builder**
$$$$$

**Qt**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**C++Builder**
Not enough reviews yet

**Qt**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**C++Builder**
Not enough data

**Qt**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2342154&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2381886&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2381882&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Usability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2342227&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**C++Builder**
Not enough data

**Qt**
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Eclipse

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Screenshots

**C++Builder**
 ![C++Builder screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/36548/C__Builder_Screenshot-3.png)

**Qt**
 ![Qt screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1334551/Qt-Framework.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**C++Builder**

8.2

8.217

**Qt**

8.6

8.646

Ease of Use

**C++Builder**

7.7

7.717

**Qt**

8.4

8.446

Ease of Setup

**C++Builder**
Not enough data

**Qt**

8.6

8.614

Ease of Admin

**C++Builder**
Not enough data

**Qt**

8.3

8.311

Quality of Support

**C++Builder**

7.0

7.016

**Qt**

8.3

8.330

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**C++Builder**
Not enough data

**Qt**

7.8

7.810

Product Direction (% positive)

**C++Builder**

7.1

7.116

**Qt**

8.2

8.246

Features

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Not enough data

8.5

8

Additional Functionality

Continuous Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Programming Languages Supported

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

For No-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Low-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

UI Prototyping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Repository Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Game Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compatibility Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-built Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Ease of Use

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

7

File Management

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

6

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Customization

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

6

Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Help Guides

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Patching & Updates

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

6

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.2

6

Not enough data

Functionality

Ease of Use

6.9(won by default)

6

Not enough data

File Management

6.9(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Multi-Language Support

7.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Customization

7.5(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality

7.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Help Guides

6.7(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Patching & Updates

7.5(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Show 8 feature categories with incomplete data

Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)[Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Game Development

Game Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Development

Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Editing

Code Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Development

Website Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web/Mobile App Development

Web/Mobile App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality 

Ease of Use

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Guides

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patching & Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Component Libraries[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Language Contingency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Component Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unlocked Components

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Framework Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Repository Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Development Frameworks[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Language Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ease of Use

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Power

Not enough data

Not enough data

Responsiveness

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lightweight

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support

Tutorials

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community

Not enough data

Not enough data

IoT Platforms[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

 Application Design

Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hardware Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

 Application Control

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Syncronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Connectivity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Event Triggered Actions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prototype Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

IoT Development Tools[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Platform

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Guides

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ease of Use

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patches & Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

App Monetization Platforms[Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform - App Monetization Platforms

Automated Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Targeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

In-App Purchases

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Algorithms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-Platform Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Data Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Subscription Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Monetization Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising - App Monetization Platforms

Ad Exchange

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offerwall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bidding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Mediation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

ALM Software[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Core Lifecycle Management - ALM Software

Testing/QA Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deliverables Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Organization - ALM Software

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Library Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Baseline Manager

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Run Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Case Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administrator Level Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Defect Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Test Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Development Platforms[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![C++Builder](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/362c6e56ef6194a67a94e5affdc65c5c/c-builder.svg "C++Builder")](https://www.g2.com/products/c-builder/reviews)

C++Builder

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

52.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

23.5%

[![Qt](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6bdeb47f0a8b262682037eeeb975ef1f/qt.svg "Qt")](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews)

Qt

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

49.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

22.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

52.9%

49.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

28.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

23.5%

22.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![C++Builder](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/362c6e56ef6194a67a94e5affdc65c5c/c-builder.svg "C++Builder")](https://www.g2.com/products/c-builder/reviews)
C++Builder

Computer Software

29.4%

Information Technology and Services

11.8%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

5.9%

Telecommunications

5.9%

Information Services

5.9%

Other

41.2%

[![Qt](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6bdeb47f0a8b262682037eeeb975ef1f/qt.svg "Qt")](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews)
Qt

Computer Software

28.3%

Information Technology and Services

7.5%

Telecommunications

5.7%

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

5.7%

Higher Education

5.7%

Other

47.2%

FAQs

## C++Builder vs Qt FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between C++Builder vs Qt?

Qt stands out over C++Builder with a higher G2 rating, stronger support, and more reviewer-cited strengths in cross-platform development and ease of use.

| [C++Builder](https://www.g2.com/products/c-builder/reviews) | [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.8/5 (18 reviews) | 4.3/5 (54 reviews) |
| — | — |
| — | 8.6 |
| 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Fast development software | Cross-platform compatibility, ease of use (3 all-time mentions each) |

### How do the pricing models of C++Builder and Qt compare?

Qt is rated higher for price satisfaction than C++Builder, indicating reviewers consider Qt the stronger value.

- **C++Builder:** In recent reviews, value sentiment is mixed, with some reviewers noting the availability of a free trial but others citing complexity and documentation issues.
- **Qt:** Recent reviews highlight that while Qt's price is considered high by some, the open-source version is available and many reviewers are satisfied with the value, as reflected in its higher satisfaction score.

### What are the best alternatives to C++Builder and Qt?

The top three alternatives to C++Builder and Qt are Visual Studio, Xcode, and Eclipse.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [C++Builder](https://www.g2.com/products/c-builder/reviews) | 3.8/5 (18 reviews) | — | Free version trial available | Fast development software |
| [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) | 4.3/5 (54 reviews) | — | Open-source version available, commercial license noted as high-priced | Cross-platform compatibility, ease of use |
| [Visual Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4004 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Feature-rich, widely adopted IDE |
| [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) | 4.2/5 (1039 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Strong for Apple ecosystem development |

### Which C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE) features should I prioritize when comparing C++Builder and Qt?

Buyers should prioritize cross-platform compatibility, ease of use, quality of support, integration capabilities, and documentation quality when comparing C++Builder and Qt.

- **Cross-platform compatibility:** Qt is cited for cross-platform compatibility in 2 all-time mentions; C++Builder is noted for multi-OS support in recent reviews.
- **Ease of use:** Qt has 3 all-time mentions for ease of use and an 8.4 Ease of Use score; C++Builder scores 7.7.
- **Quality of support:** Qt scores 8.3; C++Builder scores 7.0.
- **Integration capabilities:** Qt is mentioned for easy integrations (1 all-time mention) and Eclipse integration (4 all-time mentions); C++Builder is noted for SQL database and API integrations in recent reviews.
- **Documentation quality:** Qt has 1 all-time mention for documentation quality; C++Builder is frequently cited for lacking documentation in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of C++Builder vs Qt?

Qt's headline strength is cross-platform compatibility and ease of use, while C++Builder's is fast development and rapid prototyping.

- **C++Builder strengths:** Fast development software, speed to build applications, ease for compilation, wide range of libraries, strong SQL/database integration, rapid prototyping, and multi-OS deployment.
- **C++Builder trade-offs:** Reviewers cite too many errors, lack of documentation, less active community, less user-friendly design compared to competitors, and stability issues.
- **Qt strengths:** Cross-platform compatibility (2 all-time mentions), ease of use (3 all-time mentions), fast development (2 all-time mentions), professional graphical interface creation, extensive widgets and tools, strong documentation, and active community.
- **Qt trade-offs:** Reviewers note a learning curve (2 all-time mentions), complexity for new users, restrictive licensing for some use cases, and high price for the commercial version.

### Is C++Builder or Qt better for small businesses?

Qt is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher G2 rating and more positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **C++Builder:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers mention ease of use for professionals but cite a steep learning curve and documentation gaps for beginners.
- **Qt:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use, cross-platform deployment, and strong documentation as advantages for small teams.

### Which C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE) platform has better integrations?

Qt is favored for integrations, with multiple reviewer-cited integrations and higher mention counts.

- **C++Builder:** Reviewers mention integration with SQL databases and API communication tools in recent reviews.
- **Qt:** Eclipse integration is cited in 4 all-time mentions, and reviewers note easy integrations in recent reviews.

### How do C++Builder and Qt compare on customer support?

Qt outperforms C++Builder on Quality of Support by a material margin, scoring 8.3 versus 7.0.

- **C++Builder:** Reviewers describe support as adequate but frequently mention limited documentation and less active community support.
- **Qt:** Reviewers consistently praise Qt's documentation, community responsiveness, and support resources, with several citing positive experiences and a 1.3-point higher support score.

### Which is easier to implement, C++Builder or Qt?

Qt is easier to implement, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.6 and multiple reviewers citing quick setup and intuitive project creation.

- **C++Builder:** Reviewers note that setup can be cumbersome for beginners, with a steep learning curve and limited documentation.
- **Qt:** Reviewers highlight seamless initial project creation, intuitive menus, and rapid deployment, reflected in its 8.6 Ease of Setup score.

Alternatives

**C++Builder Alternatives**

 ![Visual Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/646c72569089375221819d6efbe819a0/visual-studio.svg "Visual Studio")

[
Visual Studio
](/products/visual-studio/reviews)

 ![Xcode](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565953/xcode.svg "Xcode")

[
Xcode
](/products/xcode/reviews)

 ![Eclipse](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/99f6b354a419d817b55329e62b0ea83f/eclipse.svg "Eclipse")

[
Eclipse
](/products/eclipse/reviews)

 ![NetBeans](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565581/netbeans.svg "NetBeans")

[
NetBeans
](/products/netbeans/reviews)

**Qt Alternatives**

 ![Xcode](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565953/xcode.svg "Xcode")

[
Xcode
](/products/xcode/reviews)

 ![Visual Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/646c72569089375221819d6efbe819a0/visual-studio.svg "Visual Studio")

[
Visual Studio
](/products/visual-studio/reviews)

 ![Ionic: An OutSystems Company](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f54ebf1ba2a05bda436fc50ad8453316/ionic-an-outsystems-company.svg "Ionic: An OutSystems Company")

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Ionic: An OutSystems Company
](/products/ionic-an-outsystems-company/reviews)

 ![Eclipse](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/99f6b354a419d817b55329e62b0ea83f/eclipse.svg "Eclipse")

[
Eclipse
](/products/eclipse/reviews)

## C++Builder vs Qt

- Reviewers felt that Qt meets the needs of their business better than C++Builder.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Qt is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Qt over C++Builder.