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Android Studio

by Google · Mountain View, United States · Since 2013

Android IDE.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
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Deployment
Cloud
Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating
4.6
transparency & India fit

What is Android Studio?

Android Studio is developer tools & apis from Google, based in Mountain View, United States and has been building software since 2013. Android IDE.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Developer API documented on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Android Studio features

As listed on Android Studio's official website.

  • Android Studio
  • New features
  • Try Gemini in Android Studio
  • Test on real devices with Android Device Streaming
  • Core features
  • Compose design tools
  • Intelligent code editor
  • Flexible build system
  • Easily emulate any device
  • Android App Bundle
  • Get started with Android Studio
  • Install Android Studio

Android Studio pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Android Studio charges. Android Studio is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on developer.android.com.

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Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs
Vendor
Google
Headquarters
Mountain View, United States
Founded
2013
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Android Studio — frequently asked questions

What is Android Studio?+

Android Studio is developer tools & apis by Google. Android IDE.

How much does Android Studio cost?+

Android Studio is free to use.

Does Android Studio offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Android Studio offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Android Studio made in India?+

No. Android Studio is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States.

Who is Android Studio best suited for?+

Android Studio suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.

What are the best alternatives to Android Studio?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Android Studio deployed?+

Android Studio is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.

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