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Monaca

APIyesOSS—FREEyesDOCS5/5
MO7.3#2 of 37
outWeboutWindowsoutMac—LinuxoutAndroidoutiOS

Ranked in Mobile Development IDEs ·Free plan· paid from $22/mo

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Monaca is ranked #2 of 37 in mobile development IDEs on Inferse. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $22/mo.

Compared on mobile development IDEs

Free plan
Yesmonaca.io
Mobile targets
Android, iOS, Windowsmonaca.io
Desktop platforms
Windows, macOSmonaca.io
Emulator or simulator
Yesmonaca.io
App packaging
Yesmonaca.io
Supported languages
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScriptmonaca.io

Facts

What it does
Monaca is a cross-platform hybrid mobile app development platform and cloud tool suite built around HTML5, JavaScript and Apache Cordova.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Cloud IDE
Its browser-based Cloud IDE lets developers perform Cordova development without local setup.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Local tools
Monaca provides Monaca Localkit desktop GUI software and the Monaca CLI as local development companions to the Cloud IDE.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Frameworks
Monaca supports Angular 1, Angular 2+, React and Vue.js, and allows developers to bring another JavaScript framework.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Build and CI
Monaca offers secure cloud remote builds and continuous-integration features for Cordova, including hook scripts, custom plugins and flexible configurations.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Debugging
Monaca Debugger supports breakpoints, step in/out and profiling, including iOS and Android debugging on Windows and Mac without installing SDKs.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Integrations
The product site lists integrations with Onsen UI, Monaca CI, Monaca Power Plugin and product partners.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
GitHub
The pricing comparison lists GitHub support for public, private and organization repositories plus Git SSH support.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Backend APIs
Monaca provides Cordova backend APIs for push notifications, user management, remote databases and email delivery, along with backend management APIs.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Enterprise security
Enterprise plugins include app logic encryption, secure storage and an in-app updater.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Data security
Monaca says data transmission uses HTTPS and SSL/TLS, while data is not encrypted at rest.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Hosting location
Monaca states that its service is hosted in Japan and may transfer, store and use information in Japan and other countries where it operates.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Support
Support includes advanced technical support with code review, a monitored community forum, general questions and product documentation.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Free-plan restriction
The terms restrict corporate use of the Free plan to non-commercial purposes, excluding commercial app development and paid app development.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026
Customer base
Asial says Monaca has over 200,000 users worldwide, ranging from independent developers to major enterprises.monaca.io · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2009monaca.io · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japanmonaca.io · 28 Sept 2026

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Where it ranks on Inferse

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