Grails AlternativesWeb Frameworks and other similar apps like Grails

Grails is described as 'High-productivity web framework based on the Groovy language that embraces the coding by convention paradigm, but is designed specifically for the Java platform' and is a Web Framework in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Grails for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Grails alternative is Django, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Grails are Ruby on Rails, Symfony, CodeIgniter and Jmix.

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  1. Django icon

    Django

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    Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Built by experienced developers, it takes care of much of the hassle of Web development, so you can focus on writing your app without needing to reinvent the wheel.

    50 Django alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • Self-Hosted
    Django screenshot 1
     

    • Django is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Grails.

    • Django is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Grails.

    • Django is Free and Open SourceGrails is also Free and Open Source
    • Django is Security-focusedGrails is not according to our users
  2. Ruby on Rails icon

    Ruby on Rails

     63 likes

    Open source full-stack framework written in Ruby, leveraging MVC pattern, Active Record ORM, and convention over configuration. Enables rapid development, code scaffolding, secure defaults, asset management, database migration support, and easy integration with other tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ruby
     
  4. Symfony icon

    Symfony

     60 likes

    Symfony is a set of reusable PHP components and a PHP framework to build web applications, APIs, microservices and web services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PHP
    • BSD
    Default Application - Welcome Screen
     
  5. CodeIgniter icon

    CodeIgniter

     70 likes

    CodeIgniter is a powerful PHP framework with a very small footprint, built for developers who need a simple and elegant toolkit to create full-featured web applications.

    48 CodeIgniter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    CodeIgniter screenshot 1
     
  6. Jmix icon

    Jmix

     67 likes

    Jmix provides powerful full stack architecture along with Rapid Application Development tools for easy start and fast development of modern business web applications.

    50 Jmix alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Jmix screenshot 1
     
  7. Spring icon

    Spring

     23 likes

    Spring makes programming Java quicker, easier, and safer for everybody. Spring’s focus on speed, simplicity, and productivity has made it the world's most popular Java framework.

    16 Spring alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Spring screenshot 1
     
  9. Zend Framework icon

    Zend Framework

     26 likes

    Extending the art & spirit of PHP, Zend Framework is based on simplicity, object-oriented best practices, corporate friendly licensing, and a rigorously tested agile codebase. Zend Framework is focused on building more secure, reliable, and modern Web 2.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     

    • Zend Framework is the most popular Web-based alternative to Grails.

    • Zend Framework is Free and Open SourceGrails is also Free and Open Source
  10. Flet icon

    Flet

     1 like

    Flet enables developers to easily build realtime web, mobile and desktop apps in Python. No frontend experience required.

    50 Flet alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Python
    • Flutter
     
  11. Agile Toolkit icon

    Agile Toolkit

     25 likes

    Agile Toolkit is a PHP framework for developing Web User Interfaces. Inspired by desktop GUI it provides a full object-oriented foundation for Business and Presentation logic of your web software. Agile Toolkit is notable for it's simple of use and development efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Sample UI code in Agile Toolkit
     
  12. CakePHP icon

    CakePHP

     20 likes

    CakePHP is a rapid development framework for PHP that provides an extensible architecture for developing, maintaining, and deploying applications. Using commonly known design patterns like MVC and ORM within the convention over configuration paradigm, CakePHP reduces development...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  13. ViUR.is icon

    ViUR.is

     6 likes

    ViUR – the Information System for the Google App Engine™ plattform – is a »sandbox« for designers and developers. With the help of ViUR you can easy build web applications running on Google's infrastructure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    /vi Administration
     
  14. ASP.NET MVC icon

    ASP.NET MVC

     9 likes

    The ASP.NET MVC is a framework for building scalable, standards-based web applications using the model-view-controller (MVC) pattern and the power of ASP.NET and the .NET Framework .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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