Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Pricing
- Free — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Windows, Mac, Linux
- Best for
- Android Developers
- Editor rating
- 4.3 / 5
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, CA, USA
What is Android Studio?
Android Studio is a code editors tool from Google. Android Studio is Google's free IDE for building Android apps, built on IntelliJ.
Android Studio uses free pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to android-developers and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Standout strengths include free, official android tooling, powerful emulator. Worth weighing: resource heavy, android-specific.
Android Studio pricing
Pros
- Free
- Official Android tooling
- Powerful emulator
Cons
- Resource heavy
- Android-specific
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Frequently asked questions
What is Android Studio?
Android Studio is Google's free IDE for building Android apps, built on IntelliJ.
How much does Android Studio cost?
Android Studio is free-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Android Studio have a free trial?
Android Studio offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Android Studio support?
Android Studio is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.