Windows Runtime vs Flutter

Developers should learn WinRT when building cross-device Windows applications that require a modern, sandboxed environment with access to system features like sensors, notifications, and live tiles meets flutter is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

Windows Runtime

Nice Pick

Developers should learn WinRT when building cross-device Windows applications that require a modern, sandboxed environment with access to system features like sensors, notifications, and live tiles

Pros

• It is essential for creating UWP apps that target the Microsoft Store, ensuring compatibility with Windows 10/11 and integration with services like Cortana and Azure
• Related to: universal-windows-platform, c-plus-plus-winrt

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Flutter

Flutter is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

• Widely used in the industry
• Related to: dart, mobile

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Windows Runtime is a platform while Flutter is a framework. We picked Windows Runtime based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Windows Runtime wins

Based on overall popularity. Windows Runtime is more widely used, but Flutter excels in its own space.