Kirigami
KDEs QtQuick-based framework for building convergent (desktop+mobile) applications with unified design language.
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
Pricing
Price wrong?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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