Compare Essential Studio and NativeScript 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$249 Unlimited cloud builds/user/month
Essential Studio
Star Rating
(701)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansNativeScript
Star Rating
(17)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$249 Unlimited cloud builds/user/month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Essential Studio excels in support quality, with users highlighting the quick response times and helpful assistance they receive when reaching out for help. In contrast, while NativeScript also offers decent support, it doesn't quite match the responsiveness that Essential Studio users experience.
- Users say that Essential Studio provides a more flexible development experience, particularly with its support for multiple frameworks. This versatility is appreciated by developers who enjoy the sophisticated tools that enhance their workflow, whereas NativeScript, while powerful, is often seen as more limited in this regard.
- Reviewers mention that NativeScript is particularly appealing for those familiar with Angular, as it allows for easy transitions into building native apps. Users appreciate the comprehensive documentation and examples, which help them get started quickly, but some find the overall setup process to be less intuitive compared to Essential Studio.
- According to verified reviews, Essential Studio shines in ease of setup, with many users praising its straightforward onboarding process. In contrast, NativeScript users have reported challenges during the initial setup, which can be a barrier for new developers.
- Users highlight that both products have their strengths in meeting user requirements, but Essential Studio edges out with a slightly higher satisfaction level. Developers using Essential Studio often find that it aligns better with their specific project needs, while NativeScript users sometimes express a desire for more tailored features.
- G2 reviewers note that while NativeScript has a strong community and is particularly favored by small businesses, Essential Studio's larger user base and extensive review activity suggest a more established presence in the market, which can be reassuring for potential buyers looking for a reliable solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Essential Studio
Syncfusion Essential Studio Community License - Complimentary for qualifying developers and organizations!
Free
A complimentary Essential Studio® license available to organizations and individuals with less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers, and 10 or fewer total employees.
Note: An entity or organization may not have ever received more than $3,000,000 USD in capital from an outside source, such as private equity or venture capital, in order to be eligible for the Community License.
Value of $12,475 USD. No credit card required.
- Unlimited access to 1,700+ components and libraries, as well as all other products included with Essential Studio® .
- Wide range of product demos and training, including video tutorials, documentation, and KB articles.
- Does not expire. Licenses will continue to receive support and updates for new versions.
NativeScript
NativeScript Sidekick Business
$249
Unlimited cloud builds/user/month
Ideal for developers who want priority support ticket access and unlimited application builds.
- Priority ticket support from the NativeScript team
Free Trial
Essential Studio
Free Trial is available
NativeScript
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
576
8.5
12
Ease of Use
8.4
583
7.9
11
Ease of Setup
8.8
355
6.1
6
Ease of Admin
8.7
229
8.0
5
Quality of Support
9.1
549
8.0
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
227
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
562
8.9
11
Features by Category
Functionality
8.6
212
Not enough data
8.4
180
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.3
194
Not enough data
8.7
204
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.7
199
Not enough data
JavaScript Frameworks
8.9
96
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
181
Not enough data
9.1
242
Not enough data
8.7
198
Not enough data
Management
8.9
214
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
226
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
Support
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.2
93
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Data Sources
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.5
61
Not enough data
Generation
7.8
46
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
Delivery
7.5
42
Not enough data
7.6
44
Not enough data
7.2
39
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
25
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.0
21
Not enough data
5.9
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
3.3
6
Not enough data
Charts
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
Documentation
8.1
56
Not enough data
Mobile
8.4
49
Not enough data
Web Frameworks
9.0
52
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Essential Studio and NativeScript are categorized as Mobile Development Frameworks
Unique Categories
Essential Studio is categorized as Data Visualization Libraries, Component Libraries, JavaScript Web Frameworks, .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), and Document Generation
NativeScript has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Essential Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NativeScript
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
30.6%
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Financial Services
4.2%
Accounting
2.4%
Program Development
2.4%
Other
47.8%
Computer Software
30.8%
Computer & Network Security
15.4%
Restaurants
7.7%
Oil & Energy
7.7%
Management Consulting
7.7%
Other
30.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
this free community version of syncfusion will stay free ?
2 Comments
SS
Hi Muhammad,
I'm not sure if my reply to your other inquiry didn't come through or if there was a system hiccup and your question was mistakenly posted...Read more
What is Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise Edition used for?
1 Comment
WK
.Net DevelopmentRead more
How do you use syncfusion?
1 Comment
HK
We have an ASP .Net Core app that is primarily used to maintain metadata for our main application. Most pages use grids. Our home, dashboard page has...Read more
NativeScript has no discussions with answers
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