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At a Glance
Kotlin
Kotlin
Star Rating
(42)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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NativeScript
NativeScript
Star Rating
(17)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$249 Unlimited cloud builds/user/month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that NativeScript excels in language support, with a rating of 9.5, allowing developers to use Angular, Vue.js, and React, which enhances flexibility in app development.
  • Reviewers mention that Kotlin shines in ease of setup, scoring 8.0, making it a preferred choice for developers looking for a straightforward installation process compared to NativeScript's lower score of 6.1.
  • G2 users highlight that NativeScript's integrations are robust, with a score of 9.2, enabling seamless connections with various third-party services, which is crucial for small businesses looking to enhance functionality.
  • Users on G2 report that Kotlin's performance is superior, with a power rating of 9.3, leading to faster app execution and better resource management, which is essential for high-performance applications.
  • Reviewers say that NativeScript provides excellent tutorials with a score of 9.1, making it easier for new developers to get started, while Kotlin's documentation, rated at 8.6, is also helpful but not as comprehensive.
  • Users say that Kotlin's community support is slightly better, with a score of 8.3, fostering a more collaborative environment for troubleshooting and sharing knowledge compared to NativeScript's community rating of 8.9.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kotlin
No pricing available
NativeScript
NativeScript Sidekick Business
$249
Unlimited cloud builds/user/month
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Free Trial
Kotlin
No trial information available
NativeScript
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
26
8.5
12
Ease of Use
8.5
26
7.9
11
Ease of Setup
8.3
6
6.1
6
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.0
5
Quality of Support
8.4
25
8.0
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
23
8.9
11
Features by Category
Mobile Development FrameworksHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
9.1
21
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
Performance
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
Support
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kotlin
Kotlin
NativeScript
NativeScript
Kotlin and NativeScript are categorized as Mobile Development Frameworks
Unique Categories
Kotlin
Kotlin has no unique categories
NativeScript
NativeScript has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kotlin
Kotlin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.1%
NativeScript
NativeScript
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Kotlin
Kotlin
Information Technology and Services
32.4%
Computer Software
24.3%
Retail
5.4%
Program Development
5.4%
Security and Investigations
2.7%
Other
29.7%
NativeScript
NativeScript
Computer Software
30.8%
Computer & Network Security
15.4%
Restaurants
7.7%
Oil & Energy
7.7%
Management Consulting
7.7%
Other
30.8%
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NativeScript
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Discussions
Kotlin
Kotlin Discussions
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NativeScript
NativeScript Discussions
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