Swift is Apple's general-purpose programming language for apps across its platforms and servers.
Swift is a general-purpose programming language created by Apple and developed as an open-source project. It compiles to native code and is the primary language for building applications on Apple's operating systems.
Beyond Apple's platforms, Swift supports server-side software and additional operating systems through its open-source toolchains. Its combination of native performance and modern memory safety makes it an alternative to Kotlin for mobile and multiplatform development.
Adds products that compete with one of Swift’s direct competitors but not with Swift itself. They are shaded, and Linked Through names the direct competitor each one competes with.
| Attribute | Swift | C# | Dart | Kotlin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 1976 | 1975 | 1998 | 2000 | |
| Sells To | Enterprises, Individuals | Enterprises, Small Business | Enterprises, Individuals | Developers | |
| Pricing Model | Services, Subscription | SaaS, Transactional | Advertising, Subscription | Subscription | |
| Ownership | Public | Public | Subsidiary | Private |
Provider
Founded 1976
Sells To Enterprises, Individuals
Pricing Model Services, Subscription
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 1975
Sells To Enterprises, Small Business
Pricing Model SaaS, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 1998
Sells To Enterprises, Individuals
Pricing Model Advertising, Subscription
Ownership Subsidiary
Provider
Founded 2000
Sells To Developers
Pricing Model Subscription
Ownership Private
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