ChatGPT: Best IDEs/Integrated Development Environment(s) for Cross-Platform Desktop + Web Integration
Best for Cross-Platform Desktop + Web / Cloud Integration
Tools for building desktop apps that can connect to online APIs, cloud services, and remote databases.
| Aspect | Electron | Flutter | .NET MAUI | Qt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Language | JavaScript / TypeScript | Dart | C# | C++ / QML |
| Target Desktop OS | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Web / Cloud Integration | Excellent (native web stack) | Very good | Very good | Very good |
| HTTP / REST APIs | fetch, axios, Node.js | http, Dio, GraphQL | HttpClient, REST, gRPC | Qt Network |
| Real-time Support | WebSocket, Socket.IO | WebSocket built-in | SignalR, WebSocket | Qt WebSockets |
| Cloud SDKs | Firebase, AWS, Azure, Supabase | Firebase official + SDKs | Azure native, AWS supported | Manual SDK integration |
| UI Technology | HTML + CSS + JS | Custom rendering engine | Native OS UI | Native widgets / QML |
| Performance | Heavier (Chromium) | High | High | Very high |
| App Size | Large | Medium | Medium | Small–Medium |
| Best Use Case | SaaS, dashboards, web-based apps | Modern cross-platform UI | Enterprise & business apps | Engineering & high-performance tools |
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