Mobile · Runtime

Capacitor

A native runtime for shipping web applications on mobile platforms.

Overview

Capacitor packages web applications for iOS and Android and exposes native capabilities through a plugin interface.

Why it is interesting

Why pay attention

It gives web teams a measured route into app stores when reusing an existing browser application matters.

Editorial status

Included for comparison and context.

Best for

Not ideal for

Open source & pricing

The runtime is free and open source; Ionic offers optional commercial tooling and services.

GitHub momentum

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