Compare Essential Studio and NativeScript 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$249 Unlimited cloud builds/user/month
Essential Studio
Star Rating
(679)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% 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 Syncfusion Essential Studio® excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to NativeScript. Users appreciate the maturity of the component suite and its strong performance, making it a reliable choice for enterprise-grade applications.
- Users say that NativeScript offers a smooth learning curve for those familiar with Angular, highlighting its easy onboarding process. Reviewers mention that the documentation is comprehensive, which helps new users get started quickly with building both web and native mobile apps.
- Reviewers mention that Syncfusion Essential Studio® provides a robust set of tools for document generation, with users praising its easy-to-use APIs and reliable documentation. This makes it particularly appealing for developers needing to create Word, Excel, and PDF documents on the server.
- According to verified reviews, NativeScript faces challenges in setup and configuration, with some users noting that it can be less intuitive compared to Syncfusion. This is reflected in feedback about the ease of setup, where Syncfusion is favored for its straightforward implementation.
- Users highlight that Syncfusion Essential Studio® has a wider range of controls and tools, which enhances its usability for various projects. The extensive library means that developers can often find pre-built solutions for their needs, reducing the time spent on custom development.
- G2 reviewers report that while NativeScript has a strong community and support, Syncfusion Essential Studio® outshines it in terms of quality of support. Users appreciate the prompt assistance and resources available, which contribute to a more satisfying overall experience.
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 1,600+ 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
561
8.5
12
Ease of Use
8.4
568
7.9
11
Ease of Setup
8.8
339
6.1
6
Ease of Admin
8.7
227
8.0
5
Quality of Support
9.1
535
8.0
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
225
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
549
8.9
11
Features by Category
Functionality
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.4
180
Not enough data
8.3
162
Not enough data
8.3
194
Not enough data
8.7
202
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.7
198
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
8.6
177
Not enough data
9.1
227
Not enough data
8.7
196
Not enough data
Management
8.9
208
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
220
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
92
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
60
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
30.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Financial Services
4.0%
Program Development
2.3%
Accounting
2.3%
Other
48.6%
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
When do you release Syncfusion for UNO?
1 Comment
SS
Hello Ute,
Thank you very much for your interest in the work we're doing with controls for the Uno platform! It sounds like you may have already seen our...Read more
Will you sell document creator again as control or it will stay only part of Bold BI.
1 Comment
SS
Hi Igor,
Thank you very much for your question!
Within Essential Studio Enterprise Edition we do offer a dashboard layout control - please see...Read more
NativeScript has no discussions with answers
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