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Kirigami

KDEs QtQuick-based framework for building convergent (desktop+mobile) applications with unified design language.

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Our Verdict

Niche choice for KDE and Plasma Mobile — mostly relevant if youre already invested in Qt and KDE.

Pros

  • Convergent desktop and mobile UI
  • KDEs Qt Quick foundation
  • Unified design language
  • Free and open-source

Cons

  • Tied to KDE and Qt ecosystem
  • Mobile support weaker than desktop
  • Smaller community than GTK or Flutter
  • Qt licensing concerns for commercial use
Best for: KDE app developers building convergent desktop plus Plasma Mobile experiences Not for: Cross-platform teams outside the KDE and Qt ecosystem

When to Use Kirigami

Good fit if you need

  • Convergent KDE app running identically on desktop and mobile
  • GNOME-alternative Qt-based app with unified design language
  • Linux + Android app from a single QtQuick/Kirigami codebase
  • Community KDE application contributing to the Plasma ecosystem
  • Cross-form-factor productivity app built with QML

Lock-in Assessment

Low 5/5
Lock-in Score
5/5

Kirigami Pricing

Pricing Model
free
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Project Health

C

Health Score

301 45
Bus Factor

10

Last Commit

1 day

Release Freq

N/A

Open Issues

0

Issue Response

N/A

License

None

Last checked: 2026-04-21

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