Flutter Development
Flutter is Google's UI toolkit for building natively-compiled apps for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. Using the Dart language and its own rendering engine, Flutter delivers smooth, pixel-perfect interfaces that look and feel consistent across platforms.
At a glance
- Created by
- First released
- 2017
- Language
- Dart
- Type
- UI toolkit
- License
- BSD
What is Flutter?
Because one codebase targets both iOS and Android, Flutter significantly reduces the cost and time of shipping to both stores. Its expressive widget system and hot reload make it a favourite for design-rich, brand-consistent apps.
Why teams choose Flutter
One codebase for iOS, Android, web, and desktop
Own rendering engine for consistent, pixel-perfect UI
Hot reload for extremely fast iteration
Rich, customizable widget library
Near-native performance from compiled code
When to use Flutter
- Cross-platform apps that must look identical on iOS and Android
- Design-rich, brand-heavy interfaces
- Startups shipping to both stores on a budget
- MVPs that need to move fast without two native teams
Things to consider
- Dart is less common than JavaScript, affecting hiring
- Larger app binary size than some native apps
- Very platform-specific features may still need native code
What we build with Flutter
Consumer mobile apps
Polished iOS and Android apps from a single codebase.
MVP mobile apps
Fast, cost-effective launches to both app stores.
Brand-driven UIs
Design-rich interfaces with custom animations and theming.
Multi-platform products
Shared code across mobile, web, and desktop.
Products & companies built with Flutter
Flutter is trusted in production by well-known companies, including:
Flutter works well with
Flutter — frequently asked questions
What is Flutter used for?
Flutter is used to build cross-platform apps — mobile, web, and desktop — from one codebase. It's especially popular for design-rich consumer apps and MVPs that need to ship to both iOS and Android quickly.
Is Flutter better than React Native?
Both are excellent cross-platform frameworks. Flutter uses Dart and its own rendering engine for highly consistent UI, while React Native uses JavaScript and native components with a larger web-developer talent pool. The best choice depends on your team's skills and design needs.
Does Flutter build truly native apps?
Flutter compiles to native ARM code and renders its own UI, delivering near-native performance and a consistent look across platforms. For most apps the experience is indistinguishable from fully native.
What apps are built with Flutter?
Flutter powers apps from Google Pay, Alibaba, BMW, eBay Motors, Toyota, and Nubank, among many others.
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Building with Flutter?
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