libadwaita
Building blocks library for modern GNOME applications — widgets implementing the GNOME HIG.
Our Verdict
The right choice for modern GNOME apps, the wrong choice for anything cross-desktop.
Pros
- Implements GNOME HIG widgets
- First-party GNOME support
- Modern responsive widget patterns
- Active Red Hat and GNOME backing
Cons
- GNOME-specific, poor on KDE and Windows
- API still evolving rapidly
- Opinionated, limits deviation from HIG
- Learning curve for non-GTK devs
When to Use libadwaita
Good fit if you need
- Building a modern GNOME app with HIG-compliant widgets
- GTK4 app with libadwaita adaptive layout for GNOME Shell
- Open-source Linux utility following GNOME design patterns
- Responsive desktop app with mobile-friendly Adwaita widgets
- Consistent GNOME app experience across screen sizes
Pricing
Price wrong?libadwaita Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
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
Health Score
10
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LGPL-2.1
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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