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Pros of Lazarus
Pros of Qt
  • 4
    Support for Multi-Platform-Compiling
  • 3
    Performance
  • 3
    GUI Designer
  • 2
    Open Source
  • 2
    Visual GUI Designer
  • 2
    Opensource
  • 2
    True Cross Platform
  • 2
    Cross Platform Development
  • 2
    True Cross-Platform
  • 2
    Fast and small binaries
  • 2
    Cross Compiler
  • 1
    Android and iOS Support
  • 1
    Refactoring
  • 1
    IOS and Android Development
  • 1
    Friendly IRC + Forum Community
  • 1
    Amazing Community
  • 1
    Code Completion
  • 1
    Delphi compatibility
  • 1
    Code Refactoring
  • 1
    Because the pricing of Delphi is totally outrageous
  • 17
    High Performance
  • 13
    Declarative, easy and flexible UI
  • 12
    Cross platform
  • 12
    Performance
  • 9
    Fast prototyping
  • 8
    Easiest integration with C++
  • 8
    Up to date framework
  • 7
    Python
  • 6
    Multiple license including Open Source and Commercial
  • 6
    Safe 2D Renderer
  • 5
    Great Community Support
  • 4
    HW Accelerated UI
  • 4
    Game Engine like UI system
  • 3
    No history of broken compatibility with a major version
  • 3
    JIT and QML Compiler
  • 3
    True cross-platform framework with native code compile
  • 3
    Reliable for industrial use
  • 3
    Pure C++
  • 3
    Been using it since the 90s - runs anywhere does it all
  • 2
    Open source
  • 2
    Easy Integrating to DX and OpenGL and Vulkan
  • 2
    From high to low level coding
  • 1
    Learning Curve
  • 1
    Great mobile support with Felgo add-on
  • 1
    Native looking GUI

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Cons of Lazarus
Cons of Qt
  • 3
    You don't end with a totally broken financial situation
  • 5
    Paid
  • 4
    C++ is not so productive
  • 2
    Lack of community support
  • 1
    Lack of libraries
  • 1
    Not detailed documentation

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What is Lazarus?

It is a Delphi compatible cross-platform IDE for Rapid Application Development. It has variety of components ready for use and a graphical form designer to easily create complex graphical user interfaces.

What is Qt?

Qt, a leading cross-platform application and UI framework. With Qt, you can develop applications once and deploy to leading desktop, embedded & mobile targets.

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Delphi
It is an integrated development environment (IDE) for rapid application development of desktop, mobile, web, and console software.
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Git
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GitHub
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