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NativeScript vs NW.js

A side-by-side look at NativeScript and NW.js. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

NativeScript

NativeScript

Development

NativeScript is an open source framework for building native iOS and Android apps using JavaScript or TypeScript. It allows developers to reuse skills and code from web development and build truly native mobile applications with access to native APIs.

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NW.js

NW.js

Development

NW.js (formerly node-webkit) is an open source framework for creating desktop applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It enables developers to call Node.js modules directly from the DOM and enables desktop applications to integrate web technologies.

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