--- description: Learn more about Xojo. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Xojo Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [App Building Software](/directory/653/application-builder/software) > [Xojo](/software/2074675/xojo) # Xojo Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2074675/xojo Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2074675/xojo?page=2) > Xojo is a cross-platform development tool that lets you create native apps for desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux), web, iOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi. With its drag-and-drop interface and intuitive programming language, you can build apps for multiple platforms using one environment. > > Verdict: Rated **3.4/5** by 10 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Xojo Native Controls - With over 40 user interface controls built-in, your app will look and feel right on any platform. Beginner-Friendly—Xojo is easy to use and lets you learn as you go—if you're just getting started, you came to the right place. Advanced Features - Xojo supports inheritance, interfaces, polymorphism, and more, so experienced developers will love the power. Easy Deployment - Xojo Cloud is available for easy, maintenance-free, secure hosting for Xojo web apps. Active Community - You can always find support in the Xojo community on our active user forum and at the annual Xojo Developer Conference. Tons Of Resources - Our documentation, example projects, tutorials, video library, and textbook will help you hit the ground running. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.4/5** | 10 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Xojo - **Founded**: 1997 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 99.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Xojo is priced per developer with no run-time or royalties. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Change Management - Code Development - Code Editing - Debugging - Deployment Management - Drag & Drop - For Developers - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Mobile Development - Software Development - Web App Development - Web/Mobile App Development ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [App Building Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/653/application-builder/software) ## Related Categories - [App Building Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/653/application-builder/software) - [App Development Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/370/application-development/software) - [Low Code Development Platform Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1675/low-code-development-platform/software) - [Integrated Development Environment Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3767/integrated-development-environment-ide/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Essential Studio](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/171039/essential-studio) — 4.5/5 (923 reviews) 2. [Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/100377/microsoft-visual-studio-online) — 4.6/5 (3005 reviews) 3. [GitHub](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90537/github) — 4.8/5 (6168 reviews) 4. [Jira](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/9953/jira) — 4.4/5 (15358 reviews) 5. [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/125123/intellij-idea) — 4.7/5 (1256 reviews) ## Reviews ### "A good software to begin with" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *22 December 2018* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's the first software I used to begin programming. It is very easy to use and it helps beginners learn the basics of programming. > > **Cons**: You have to pay to be able to have the software you created for your own use. > > This software was of great use for me and I would certainly recommend it to people who want to start programming. ----- ### "I built a successful software business with Xojo" — 5.0/5 > **Stanley** | *10 December 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been using Xojo for more than 25 years to build and maintain nine commercial applications for macOS and Windows. Thanks to its stability, cross-platform capabilities, and long-term reliability, I’ve been able to ship real products, keep them updated for decades, and run a sustainable software business on top of it. > > **Cons**: If I had to mention one downside, it would be the pricing. License costs have steadily increased over the years, which can be challenging for independent developers and small businesses. It would be great to see more generous loyalty or renewal discounts for long-term users. > > Overall, my experience has been very positive. Xojo is actively developed and receives regular updates—typically every few months—with new features and improvements. It’s refreshing to use a development tool that feels alive and continues to evolve rather than being abandoned or stagnant. ----- ### "A huge slap in the face to long term customers. Horrible support." — 1.0/5 > **Perry** | *12 January 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nothing anymore. It used to be great for rapid development, but their software has gotten buggier and more bloated. I continued using it because the support used to be good. Now they've written off all their loyal customers with a massive price increase and told everyone to leave if they don't like it. So I'm leaving. > > **Cons**: Bugs, terrible customer service, outrageous pricing. After 20+ years of using XOJO (formerly REALbasic) they've raised the price of their license 500%. Support was rude and unhelpful, basically told me to go kick rocks. > > They treat their long term loyal customers like garbage. The IDE is always slow and buggy, and they raised the prices so much it's clear they're pricing out many of their best customers. I'll switch to something else now after bringing dozens of uses to XOJO over the years. Goodbye. ----- ### "Great for business development" — 4.0/5 > **Rodrigo** | *27 March 2020* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It inherits a lot from VB6 and VB.NET, making it a quick turn to reuse old codes, giving a new look. It allows to compile for several platforms from the same source code. Minimalist tool, which simplifies use. Very productive\! > > **Cons**: The autocomplete could be better, it is a little strange, on the web it does not generate code fully compatible with Edge, causing some bugs. Android option is missing. It is quite expensive. > > It is a little strange at first, but then it becomes very productive, and it pays to learn from the ease of centralized multiplatform code. VB6 was the most productive thing so far, Xojo replaces it with praise, and it is a good escape option for those who have tired of the false promises that have revolved around VB.NET for years. In business, you need productivity + resources, not reinventing the wheel every 2 years, losing much of what you produced. ----- ### "Xojo for cross-platform development is a winner\!" — 4.0/5 > **Michael** | *28 January 2021* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Xojo is a very approachable programming language and environment that allows me to create NATIVE applications that run on Windows, Mac, Linux and more while utilizing the same codebase. It has been a lifesaver for projects requiring rapid turnaround that must also be multi-platform, since I only have to code it (essentially) once. The fact that they also support web applications, mobile apps and even the Raspberry Pi is an added bonus\! > > **Cons**: The development environment occasionally generates a fatal error for unknown reasons. To be fair, it might be related to my own computer/OS, but I have no way to be sure. Fortunately the latest version of Xojo seems to be more forgiving when this happens, and often it even recovers on its own when this happens to me. > > For the most part, development with Xojo has been enjoyable, perhaps even fun\! It's pretty cool to create something on a Windows dev machine and then recompile it for Mac and have it just work\! It would be even more amazing if they could include an installer/packager for all supported platforms as part of the Xojo universe, but there are plenty of free installer systems out there. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2074675/xojo?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2074675/xojo) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data