Mobile · Framework

NativeScript

Build native applications with JavaScript or TypeScript and native platform APIs.

License
MIT
Cost
Free
Self-host
No / not applicable

Overview

Build native applications with JavaScript or TypeScript and native platform APIs. Web-language teams needing direct native API access. Native SDK knowledge and platform-specific debugging remain necessary.

Why it is interesting

Why pay attention

Adds a focused native frameworks option to the mobile catalog. Evaluate it against the application's actual requirements rather than its total GitHub stars.

Editorial status

Included for comparison and context.

Best for

  • Web-language teams needing direct native API access

Not ideal for

  • Native SDK knowledge and platform-specific debugging remain necessary.

Open source & pricing

Free

Open-source core. Build infrastructure, distribution, and optional hosted or commercial products may cost extra.

GitHub momentum

★ 25,644

Last 7 days
+7
Last 30 days
Window incomplete
Evidence
9/10/2026–9/17/2026 · weekly window

Official links

repositorywebsite

Sources checked

Capabilities and integration constraintsmaintainer · Sep 6, 2026

Repository identity, license, and development activitymaintainer · Sep 6, 2026