- License
- MIT
- Cost
- Open Source
- Self-host
- Yes
Overview
Capacitor packages web applications for iOS and Android and exposes native capabilities through a plugin interface.
Why it is interesting
Why pay attention
It gives web teams a measured route into app stores when reusing an existing browser application matters.
Editorial status
Included for comparison and context.
Best for
- Web teams adapting an existing application for mobile distribution
Not ideal for
- Interfaces requiring deeply native rendering and interaction throughout
Open source & pricing
Open Source
The runtime is free and open source; Ionic offers optional commercial tooling and services.
GitHub momentum
★ 16,690
- Last 7 days
- +63
- Last 30 days
- Window incomplete
- Evidence
- 9/10/2026–9/17/2026 · weekly window
Sources checked
Official documentation, repository, license, and product factsmaintainer · Sep 4, 2026