--- title: Windows App SDK Reviews meta\_title: 'Windows App SDK Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 47 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Windows App SDK works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 47 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Mobile Development url: https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development --- # Windows App SDK Reviews & Product Details The Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) contains headers, libraries, and tools you can use when you create apps that run on Windows operating systems. With the Windows SDK, you can begin building Universal Windows apps and desktop apps for Windows 10, Version 1511. This SDK also supports building Windows apps and desktop applications for Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008. * * * Seller [Microsoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/microsoft) Discussions [Windows App SDK Community](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-app-sdk/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 6 months ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-app-sdk/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Android Studio](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Android Studio") Android Studio 4.5/5(652) ](https://www.g2.com/products/android-studio/reviews) [ ![Xcode](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Xcode") Xcode 4.2/5(1,039) ](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) [ ![OutSystems](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "OutSystems") OutSystems 4.5/5(1,801) ](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-app-sdk/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 47 real user reviews. Implementation Time 6 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Alex Mokua O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alex Mokua O.") AO Alex Mokua O. Administrator Telecommunications Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/23/2019 "Windows 10 SDK" 5/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? It collaborates with visual studio so as the files which are not installed will be rejected Information on the window can be filtered and windows 10 SDK is available for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? It has no more windows media center or DVD playback It has upgrade problems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Windows App SDK: Windows 10 sdk is the best compared to all others windows Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? It contain samples and header files which one can use in development of applications for Microsoft windows Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/11/2019 "THIS IS GREAT" 5/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? What I like most is that it has a combination with Visual Studio 2017 and the updated SDK, they provide the tools, features and experiences to create applications of the universal Windows platform and that is very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? Installation in Windows 8.1 and earlier operating systems requires KB2999226. To install through Windows Update, be sure to install the latest recommended updates and patches from Microsoft Update before installing the Windows SDK. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Windows App SDK: I recommend Windows 10 SDK because it is very useful you can administer applications very easily and it also has a good visualization and it has been very useful when using it because it saves me a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? He helped us in the visualization of data and also in navigation because it is very useful because it even helped us save time since we were somewhat behind in obtaining certain information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Ricardo Andrés P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ricardo Andrés P.") RP Ricardo Andrés P. Supervisor de seguridad Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/7/2018 "WINDOWS 10 THE GREAT MICROSOFT JUMP" 5/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? Windows 10 has been the operating system where Microsoft demonstrated that it would become a universal system for complete integration in different platforms or operating systems, integrating them under the classic desktop premise, but moving towards the unique and ambitious direction of convergence, tactile on tablets and mobile phones where the user will feel very comfortable "The result is surprisingly usable" In general Windows 10 is the "universal" operating system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? Windows 10 is certainly the best edition of Microsoft, however, has never developed a completely perfect OS, therefore, as much as we like Windows 10 has its problems that are easily small similar to that of many other operating systems as they are " APPS YOU DO NOT USE - CONSTANT NOTIFICATIONS "But fortunately, some of them can be easily corrected, apart from this Windows 10 is by far the unbeatable OS yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Windows App SDK: Windows 10 is by far one of the best platforms in the history of the business world, since in addition to having a better experience for the user, integrates everything that a modern business needs in its powerful core, including the best security features, protection of identity and information to reduce costs as well as total integration with other operating systems, offering a great opportunity both for companies to define the way in which they want to run their businesses, that these solutions can enable these scenarios and that they become a new way to protect business data, as well as for personal or freelance work and is that Microsoft has relied on who will really use the system, users, thanks to the enormous support of the Insider community, this support from users it has been noticed and Microsoft has improved the quality of the product, however, knowing that there will be whoever does not like it, and that's why if you have not tried Windows 10 yet, you can use the trial version for a few days and live the experience for yourself. "AN OPERATING SYSTEM HAS TO LIKE THE ONE WHO USES IT, FROM A DESIGNER PASSING BY AN ENGINEER TO A FREELANCE, THAT HAS BEEN THE KEY TO WINDOWS 10" Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? The truth is that, with a base of more than 1,000 million users in the world, Windows 10 allows companies to enable services, generate mobility scenarios, high security and integration with cloud capabilities, remote access to employees, websites. for clients, integration with cloud services, just to name a few. The recommendation is unique for each company, on the great advantage that Microsoft generates for each business where they can design the structure under their own terms, using the best of the Windows 10 platform which is redefining the scenario of operating systems of the business industry and at a personal level in the coming years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic JI Josh i. IT EXECUTIVE Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/6/2019 "win 10 sdk" 4/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? i really just enjoy the overall control i have Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Windows App SDK: once you get the hang of it and functions you wont regret it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? to help us develop apps for our company Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic TC Teresa C. forbesstories Developer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/3/2019 ""The result is surprisingly usable"" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? "The result is surprisingly usable" In general Windows 10 is the "universal" operating system .The ability to use one code for a variety of different things, it is super easy to navigate.I have been waiting so long for this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? The Cortana integration library is not documented clearly enough, having me rely mostly on the samples provided on github. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? Saves the cost of paying an exterior company to do something that we have the expertise to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Lora L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lora L.") LL Lora L. Billing Specialist/Accounting Translation and Localization Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/24/2017 "Easily the best Windows program yet" 3/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? The ability to use one code for a variety of different things, it is super easy to navigate, and I feel like I do not get as lost as I did on the other Windows products or other companies. I feel like it is easier to read as well too. We are still installing it on most of the computers at my work, but our main computer in IT has it and we were able to explore it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? The automatic updates out of nowhere and how long the updates take to run. I swear this was not an issue on my last windows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Windows App SDK: To at least try it out because it is pretty easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? App development. My company is an interpretation company and we are still learning to use these, but have hopes of great programs to implement from it in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Rafael d.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rafael d.") RD Rafael d. Mobile Head Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/22/2016 "Windows 10 SDK Developer Experience" 4/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? I love all W10. But the best is the way of that keeps using the MVVM and ReactiveX solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? I can't develop out from Windows environment. The simulator still is very limited when compared with other similar solutions available in the market as Xcode Simulator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Windows App SDK: It's very good, but neither all solutions with security needs will work well. If you need a larger level of encryption you can found some troubles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? Develop a native app to Itaú Unibanco (the largest bank from Latam). A big huge of standards and patterns to follow up that allows me don't think in the first moment into architecture and focus on what matters: business logic and UI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 9/13/2017 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite KK Kt K. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/7/2018 "it is a great microsoft product " 4.5/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? it is an excellent microsoft product for enhancing the windows 10 regular Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? it can sometimes interfear with the pre-loaded windows 10 professional version Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? there are many business benefits for customization and comes within the windows microsoft family Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management") UE Verified User in Education Management Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 2/6/2018 "It is a universal app that is easy to use " 4.5/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? It can be used on the desk top, tablet, or phone. It is a great default browser tgat offers the Wi-Fi sense feature. It automatically connects to hit spots if desired. It makes communication easier and provides an outlet for social media, email services, and personal use! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? Nothing I dislike. Windows 10 was automatically upgraded. Not sure how to upload that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? It makes communication amongst the administrators and teachers easier and provides a great web browser for kids to do learning games. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Hospital & Health Care](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Hospital & Health Care") UH Verified User in Hospital & Health Care Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/18/2016 "Convenient for long distance work" 5/5 What do you like best about Windows App SDK? I like how it is versatile and can emulate a variety of networks, including PC, tablets, and phone. It is convenient enough for novice users and is quick to train on the use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Windows App SDK? Overall, I am not that happy with the format of Windows 10, but, it is easy enough to figure out and navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Windows App SDK: The app is easy enough to use as a beginner, and it even goes as far as to offer headers, libraries, and tools you can use when you create apps that run on Windows... Easier than starting from scratch, and can help give you pointers along the way to develop the best app for your company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Windows App SDK solving and how is that benefiting you? Designing apps is easy. Saves the cost of paying an exterior company to do something that we have the expertise to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Windows App SDK? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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