# PyUIBuilder - The only Python GUI builder you'll ever need


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Build Python GUI's with the ease of Canva


## Table of contents

- [Features](#features)
- [Roadmap](#roadmap)
- [License](#license)
- [Newsletter](#newsletter)
- [FAQ](#faq)
- [License Information](#license-information)
    - [Webbased Editor](#webbased-editor)
    - [Electron App - Hobbyist License](#electron-app---hobbyist-license)
    - [Electron App - Commercial License](#electron-app---commercial-license)




## Features
* Framework agnostic - Can outputs code in multiple frameworks.
* Easy to use.
* Plugins to extend 3rd party UI libraries
* Generates Code.

## Roadmap
Here are some of the upcoming features.
* Treeview on the sidebar
* Kivy Framework support
* Pyqt/PySide Support
* **Downloadable Electron app** and more.

To learn more/ see upcoming features visit [roadmap](./roadmap.md) 


## License

To support open-source and development of this tool and upcoming free open-source tools, consider buying a one-time license.

License will give you access to upcoming features, early access and more.

The discount's will be available for limited time only on pre-orders.

| Type                                                              | Free              | Premium - Hobbyist / Per user                            | Premium - Commercial / Per user                            |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Support open-source development**                               | 👍️                 | 😎                                                        | 🚀                                                          |
| **Priority support** - (priorities your feature requests, issues) | community support | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Lifetime license** (one-time  purchase)                         | 👍️                 | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Early access** to upcoming features                             | ❌                 | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Downloadable Electron App** (upcoming)                          | ❌                 | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Run Preview live**(upcoming)                                    | ❌                 | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Save and Load UI files** (upcoming)                             | ❌                 | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Load 3rd party plugins locally**                                | ❌                 | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Dark theme** (upcoming)                                         | ❌                 | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Commercial Use**                                                | ✅                 | ❌                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Support for PyQt/PySide frameworks** (upcoming)                 | ❌                 | ❌                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **More upcoming features and support**                            | ❓️                 | ✅                                                        | ✅                                                          |
| **Price**                                                         | -                 | ~~$129~~ $29 (save 77.52% for limited time on pre-order) | ~~180~~ $49 (Save 72.78% for a limited time on pre-orders) |
| Pre-order now!                                                    |                   | [Get license]()                                          | [Get license]()                                            |

## Newsletter

Join the free newsletter to know about upcoming updates, learn how I built this tool and more about open-source.

[Join free newsletter](https://paulfreeman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=Github-Pybuilder)

#### Keep yourself updated

To keep up with the latest developments considering starting ⭐️ this repo

## FAQ


1. **Why do I need a GUI builder?**
    
    **A.** GUI builders assist you quickly create GUI without learning too much about GUI frameworks. It can also help you quickly prototype and see things visually. 

2. **Do I need to purchase a license to use this?**

   **A.** Webbased editor will remain free to use. To support open-source development, If you want a downloadable exe for local development and additional features, you'll need to purchase license based on your needs (hobbiest / commercial)

3. **How does this compare to other UI builders?**

   **A.** 
   * Most GUI builders out there are framework specific, this UI Builder tool is framework independent.

   * This outputs code in Python, not in XML or other formats which can be hard to debug. So its easier to modify even after downloading the code.

   * Support for 3rd party UI libraries. Many GUI builders don't come with support for 3rd party libraries. 

## License Information

To support development of this project, license differ depending on the usecase.

#### Webbased Editor
* All code generated by the builder tools  are licensed under MIT and can be used commercially

#### Electron App - Hobbyist License
This is meant for students and hobbiest's
* All code generated by the builder tools are free to use for non-commercial purposes. If you are using 
  this for a startup or your business you'll need to get a business license.

#### Electron App - Commercial License
This is meant for business usecases, you can use the code even for commercial use.
* All code generated by the builder tools are free to use for commercial and non-commercial purposes. If you are using this for a startup or your business you'll need to get a commercial license.



## Author
* Paul
* Github: PaulleDemon