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Qt Framework

by Qt · Cross-platform framework for desktop, mobile, embedded and MCU software

40.5 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

Qt Framework is a set of libraries and APIs, plus the declarative QML language, for building cross-platform applications and embedded software from one codebase. It covers UI components, 2D and 3D graphics, data visualisation, networking, data handling, accessibility and functional safety, and targets Windows, macOS, Linux, web, Android, iOS, embedded devices and microcontrollers.

Best for: Teams building one codebase for desktop, mobile, embedded and microcontroller targets.
Pricing: Listed developer licences run $4,300/year (Qt for AD Professional), $4,660/year (Qt for AD Enterprise) and $7,610/year (Qt for DC Professional), with Qt for DC Enterprise and per-device distribution licences quoted on request, alongside an open-source licence option.

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

One codebase deploys to desktop, mobile, embedded and MCUs
QML gives a clear split between frontend and backend
Covers UI, 3D, graphs, networking, data handling and accessibility
Long-term support releases plus an open-source licence option

Trade-offs

Commercial developer licences cost $4,300–$7,610 per year
Embedded shipping needs a separate per-device distribution licence
Distribution licences must be bought 60 days before shipping
Enterprise and distribution prices are quote-only

Pricing

Published plans from Qt Framework’s own pricing page, in USD. Usage charges and add-ons may apply on top.

Qt Framework pricing tiers, monthly rates in USD
Plan	Monthly	Includes
Qt for DC Professional	—per year	$7,610 per year Create both applications and embedded software Key functionalities only, standard support Separate Qt DC Distribution licence needed per device
Qt for AD Enterprise	—per year	$4,660 per year Applications for desktop and mobile Comprehensive feature set Standard support; free trial offered
Qt for AD Professional	—per year	$4,300 per year Applications for desktop and mobile Key functionalities only Install support; free trial offered
Qt for DC Enterprise	Contact sales	Request for quote For complex and safety-critical systems Automotive and medical industry compliant Separate Qt DC Distribution licence needed per device
Qt Distribution License	Contact sales	Request for quote Required per device on top of DC developer licences Price based on device features and volumes Must be purchased at least 60 days before shipping

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
API quality: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 55 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 70 out of 100
Pricing transparency: 75 out of 100
Changelog: 100 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 50 out of 100
Operational trust: 15 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 40 out of 100
Maintenance: 100 out of 100

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