# Qt vs React Native Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Qt vs React Native?

React Native stands out for its slightly higher reviewer satisfaction and ease of setup compared to Qt, while Qt is recognized for its cross-platform compatibility and fast development capabilities.

| | [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) | [React Native](https://www.g2.com/products/react-native/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.3/5 (54 reviews) | 4.4/5 (143 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Small-Business | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Cross-Platform Compatibility (2 all-time mentions) | — |



### How do the pricing models of Qt and React Native compare?

React Native is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with a higher satisfaction score for price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Qt:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that the price is high and the licensing model can be restrictive for some developers.
- **React Native:** Reviewers consistently highlight that React Native is open source and cost-effective, reducing development costs by enabling a single codebase for multiple platforms.



### What are the best alternatives to Qt and React Native?

The top three alternatives to Qt and React Native are Essential Studio, Xcode, and Visual Studio.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) | 4.3/5 (54 reviews) | Small-Business | Price is high and licensing can be restrictive | Cross-Platform Compatibility (2 all-time mentions) |
| [React Native](https://www.g2.com/products/react-native/reviews) | 4.4/5 (143 reviews) | Small-Business | Open source and cost-effective | — |
| [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5 (801 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) | 4.2/5 (1039 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Visual Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4004 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |



### Which Application Development Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Qt and React Native?

Buyers should prioritize cross-platform compatibility, ease of setup, quality of support, user interface capabilities, and integration options when comparing Qt and React Native.

- **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Qt (2 all-time mentions), React Native (consistently cited in recent reviews for single codebase across platforms)
- **Ease of Setup:** Qt (8.6), React Native (8.9)
- **Quality of Support:** Qt (8.3), React Native (8.3)
- **User Interface Capabilities:** Qt (User Interface, 2 all-time mentions), React Native (recent reviews highlight fast UI development and reusable components)
- **Integration Options:** Qt (Eclipse integration, 4 all-time mentions), React Native (Firebase integration, recent reviews)



### What are the pros and cons of Qt vs React Native?

Qt's headline strength is its cross-platform compatibility, while React Native excels in cost-effectiveness and rapid cross-platform development.

- **Qt strengths:** Cross-platform compatibility (2 all-time mentions), fast development (2 all-time mentions), ease of use (3 all-time mentions), strong user interface capabilities (2 all-time mentions), and feature-rich environment.
- **Qt trade-offs:** Noted learning curve (2 all-time mentions), complexity, and restrictive licensing model.
- **React Native strengths:** Cost-effective open source platform, rapid development with a single codebase for multiple platforms, easy transition for web developers, and strong community support.
- **React Native trade-offs:** Occasional need for native code for platform-specific features, reliance on third-party libraries, and potential performance limitations compared to fully native apps.



### Is Qt or React Native better for small businesses?

React Native is the better fit for small businesses, as both products are most popular in the small-business segment but React Native is consistently praised for its cost-effectiveness and ease of use.

- **Qt:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers noting its robust cross-platform capabilities but also mentioning a steeper learning curve and higher cost.
- **React Native:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers highlighting its open source nature, lower cost, and suitability for teams with web development experience.



### Which Application Development Platforms platform has better integrations?

Qt and React Native are at parity for integrations, with each product having reviewer-cited integrations but no clear leader.

- **Qt:** Eclipse integration is mentioned in recent reviews, with 4 all-time mentions.
- **React Native:** Firebase integration is cited in recent reviews.



### How do Qt and React Native compare on customer support?

Qt and React Native are at parity on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.3, which is below the materiality threshold for a meaningful difference.

- **Qt:** Reviewers describe support as generally good, with scores of 6.0 to 7.0 in recent reviews and positive mentions of documentation and community resources.
- **React Native:** Reviewers consistently rate support between 5.0 and 7.0, highlighting strong community support and helpful documentation.



### Which is easier to implement, Qt or React Native?

React Native is slightly easier to implement than Qt, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.9 versus Qt's 8.6, which is below the materiality threshold for a significant difference.

- **Qt:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex and has a learning curve, but once familiar, the process is efficient for cross-platform projects.
- **React Native:** Reviewers highlight that setup is straightforward for those with web development experience, and the single codebase approach simplifies implementation for multiple platforms.



| | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 54 | 142 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (49.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Qt

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Compatibility (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)
- Complex Usability (1 reviews)

### React Native

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 8.5 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 8.3 (93 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Qt

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### React Native

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Application Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | 8.5/10 | 8 |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patching & Updates** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **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 | 

### Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

#### AI Copilot

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### For Developers

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **For Developers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Game Development

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Game Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Deployment Management

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Deployment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Code Development

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Code Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Code Editing

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Code Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Website Development

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Website Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Web/Mobile App Development

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web/Mobile App Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Debugging

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Debugging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Modeling

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Graphical User Interface

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Graphical User Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality 

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | 8.7/10 | 65 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (53 reviews) | 
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 9.0 (56 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.8 (56 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Power** | Not enough data | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 
| **Responsiveness** | Not enough data | 8.8 (52 reviews) | 
| **Lightweight** | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tutorials** | Not enough data | 8.7 (52 reviews) | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 
| **Community** | Not enough data | 8.9 (54 reviews) | 

### IoT Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

####  Application Design

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform - App Monetization Platforms

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core Lifecycle Management - ALM Software

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qt** | N/A | N/A |
| **React Native** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms

| Feature | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Mobile Development Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development-frameworks)

**Unique to Qt (10):** [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms), [Component Libraries Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/component-libraries), [IoT Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-development-tools), [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms), [C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/c-c-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/python-integrated-development-environments-ide), [App Monetization Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/app-monetization-platforms), [Mobile App Debugging Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-app-debugging), [Mobile Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development-platforms), [ALM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/alm-software)



---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Qt | React Native | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 49.1% | 55.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.3% | 32.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.6% | 12.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Qt

- **Computer Software:** 28.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.7%
- **Higher Education:** 5.7%
- **Biotechnology:** 3.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.8%
- **Internet:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 28.3%

#### React Native

- **Computer Software:** 33.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.0%
- **Internet:** 3.8%
- **Biotechnology:** 3.1%
- **Program Development:** 2.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.3%
- **E-Learning:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3%
- **Accounting:** 1.5%
- **Banking:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 21.4%

---
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### Alternatives to React Native

- [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (831 reviews)
- [Bootstrap](https://www.g2.com/products/bootstrap/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Ionic: An OutSystems Company](https://www.g2.com/products/ionic-an-outsystems-company/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Apache Cordova](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-cordova/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [Framework 7](https://www.g2.com/products/framework-7/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [jQuery Mobile](https://www.g2.com/products/jquery-mobile/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [NativeScript](https://www.g2.com/products/nativescript/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Onsen UI](https://www.g2.com/products/onsen-ui/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [DevExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Tabris](https://www.g2.com/products/tabris/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (12 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Qt

- Title: [What is Qt used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-qt-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Cross-platform application development, in C++, python, QML"
- Title: [Is Qt Creator IDE free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-qt-creator-ide-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "QT Creator is the development IDE, you can use the IDE however the QT libraries are only free for open source development which means if you use the open..."
- Title: [What is the use of Qt Creator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-qt-creator) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It’s a multi-platform Développement IDE available for windows, Linux, macOS, android and others."
- Title: [What are the primary benefits of QtCreator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24367-what-are-the-primary-benefits-of-qtcreator) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "QtCreator has many benefits:

 + It is stable mature software being continuously developed and maintained following best practices since 1995.
 + It has..."

### React Native

- Title: [Can react components be used in react native?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-react-components-be-used-in-react-native) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes sure you can use them"
- Title: [Is react native a software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-react-native-a-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "React Native is a language"
- Title: [What is the use of react native?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-react-native) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "React native is an open-source software framework for developing mobile and web applications. It enables developers to use the React framework along with..."
- Title: [Is react native Dead 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-react-native-dead-2020) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "we cannot say that React Native is dead or will become irrelevant soon"

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