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Description

Create cross-platform mobile applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enabling the use of a single codebase across multiple operating systems. This approach is both free and open-source, allowing for code reuse across various platforms while facilitating offline functionality and access to native device features. The Cordova command-line interface, which operates on Node.js and can be found on NPM, is essential for this process. To set up additional platform-specific dependencies, it's important to follow the provided installation guides for each platform. Begin by generating a blank Cordova project through the command-line tool; simply navigate to your desired project location and execute the command `cordova create <path>`. Once the Cordova project has been established, move into the project directory to proceed with adding the platform for which the application will be developed. Cordova encapsulates your HTML and JavaScript application within a native wrapper, granting access to the device's capabilities across numerous platforms. This is facilitated through a standardized JavaScript API, which simplifies the process of writing a unified codebase that can be utilized on virtually any smartphone or tablet available today, ready for distribution in their respective app stores. By leveraging Cordova's features, developers can streamline their workflow and enhance their apps' functionality significantly.

Description

Capacitor serves as a versatile, open-source native runtime designed for the development of web-native applications across diverse platforms. With its capabilities, developers can create cross-platform applications for iOS, Android, and progressive web apps using familiar technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It can be seamlessly integrated into any existing web application, allowing users to select the native platforms they wish to target. The extensive native plugin APIs provided by Capacitor facilitate straightforward access to essential device functionalities, making it possible to deliver cross-platform mobile applications significantly faster. Additionally, we have crafted a complimentary guide to help developers understand when and why to utilize Capacitor for building cross-platform solutions. Capacitor grants users full access to the native SDKs available on each platform and simplifies the deployment process to app stores and the web. Developers can enhance their applications with custom native functionalities through a user-friendly Plugin API or leverage existing Cordova plugins thanks to the compatibility layer. Furthermore, Capacitor enables the capturing of images, saving of photos, and customization of hardware settings like saturation and color balance, while also allowing for the management of documents, assets, and content that users require from native file systems. This holistic approach to app development streamlines the process and broadens the scope of what can be achieved.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Screenshots View All

Integrations

Scanbot SDK Yes 
Scandit Yes 
barKoder Barcode Scanner SDK Yes 
Bitrise Yes 
CodeKeep Yes 
DexProtector Yes 
DoveRunner Yes 
Framework7 Yes 
IDWise Yes 
Ionic Yes 
New Relic Yes 
Notificare Yes 
Pintura Yes 
PixiJS Yes 
RxDB No 
Stencil No 
Suntek Reporting Yes 
Vue.js No 
Wink Yes 
ZineOne Yes 

Integrations

Scanbot SDK Yes 
Scandit Yes 
barKoder Barcode Scanner SDK Yes 
Bitrise No 
CodeKeep No 
DexProtector No 
DoveRunner No 
Framework7 No 
IDWise No 
Ionic No 
New Relic No 
Notificare No 
Pintura No 
PixiJS No 
RxDB Yes 
Stencil Yes 
Suntek Reporting No 
Vue.js Yes 
Wink No 
ZineOne No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Apache Software Foundation

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

cordova.apache.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Capacitor

Country

United States

Website

capacitorjs.com

Product Features

App Makers

Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Deployment Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
For eCommerce No 
Forms Creation No 
Iteration Management No 
Mobile Apps No 
No-Code No 
Pre-Built Templates No 
Visual Modeling No 
Web Apps No 
Workflow Management No 

Mobile App Development

Access Controls / Permissions No 
Any App Development Language No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Drag and Drop Editor No 
Enterprise Mobility (EMM/MAM) No 
FaceID and TouchID No 
For Consumer Apps No 
For Enterprise Apps No 
Integration Options No 
Mobile App Security No 
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) No 
Multiple Apps from Same Base No 
No Dependencies No 
No-Code No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Single Sign-On (SSO) No 
Source Control No 
Visual Editor No 

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

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