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JavaFX vs Qt: What are the differences?

Developers describe JavaFX as "A Java library for building Rich Internet Applications". It is a set of graphics and media packages that enables developers to design, create, test, debug, and deploy rich client applications that operate consistently across diverse platforms. On the other hand, Qt is detailed as "A leading cross-platform application and UI framework". Qt, a leading cross-platform application and UI framework. With Qt, you can develop applications once and deploy to leading desktop, embedded & mobile targets.

JavaFX and Qt are primarily classified as "Cross-Platform Desktop Development" and "Cross-Platform Mobile Development" tools respectively.

Brandtrack, Scrapinghub, and Testo are some of the popular companies that use Qt, whereas JavaFX is used by HyperSoft, CaseFleet, and Endeeper. Qt has a broader approval, being mentioned in 17 company stacks & 51 developers stacks; compared to JavaFX, which is listed in 6 company stacks and 18 developer stacks.

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Pros of JavaFX
Pros of Qt
  • 10
    Light
  • 17
    High Performance
  • 13
    Declarative, easy and flexible UI
  • 12
    Cross platform
  • 12
    Performance
  • 9
    Fast prototyping
  • 8
    Easiest integration with C++
  • 8
    Up to date framework
  • 7
    Python
  • 6
    Multiple license including Open Source and Commercial
  • 6
    Safe 2D Renderer
  • 5
    Great Community Support
  • 4
    HW Accelerated UI
  • 4
    Game Engine like UI system
  • 3
    No history of broken compatibility with a major version
  • 3
    JIT and QML Compiler
  • 3
    True cross-platform framework with native code compile
  • 3
    Reliable for industrial use
  • 3
    Pure C++
  • 3
    Been using it since the 90s - runs anywhere does it all
  • 2
    Easy Integrating to DX and OpenGL and Vulkan
  • 2
    From high to low level coding
  • 1
    Open source
  • 1
    Learning Curve
  • 1
    Great mobile support with Felgo add-on
  • 1
    Native looking GUI

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Cons of JavaFX
Cons of Qt
  • 1
    Community support less than qt
  • 1
    Complicated
  • 5
    Paid
  • 4
    C++ is not so productive
  • 2
    Lack of community support
  • 1
    Lack of libraries
  • 1
    Not detailed documentation

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What is JavaFX?

It is a set of graphics and media packages that enables developers to design, create, test, debug, and deploy rich client applications that operate consistently across diverse platforms.

What is Qt?

Qt, a leading cross-platform application and UI framework. With Qt, you can develop applications once and deploy to leading desktop, embedded & mobile targets.

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What companies use JavaFX?
What companies use Qt?
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JSF
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Java
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