Alternatives to Adobe AIR

A cross-platform development environment for building rich web applications using HTML, JavaScript and Adobe Flash.

Microsoft Silverlight

Program license: Free

Allows for watching videos in HD with smooth streaming

Program license: Free

Open up a whole new world of design with this program that provides color inspiration

Program license: Free

Commercial software that allows you to secure and interpret data in the Python programming language

Program license: Trial version

A virtual organizer for Mac that allows the synchronization of projects, appointments, contacts and tasks

Program license: Free

This integrated development environment is recognized as one of the best options around for Java programmers

Program license: Trial version

Bring your ideas to life with this intuitive and easy-to-use game development app

Program license: Free

A free extension that allows you to enhance the augmented reality on your smartphone

Program license: Free

A unique program that allows you to control your multimedia with your various hand gestures

Program license: Free

A creative software program for Macs that creates visual stories, games, or extended animations

Program license: Trial version

Create professional looking manga or anime artwork with this specialized animation software platform focusing on Japanese-inspired art

Program license: Free

A free Mac application that lets you recreate the Mario Paint music maker for SNES

Program license: Paid

Lead your biker gang on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the country while you call the shots

Program license: Free

A ported version of Windows 95 designed to run on Mac devices without any compromises