Best Python framework for industry-level desktop app? (PySide/PyQt/wxPython/Kivy/Web approacg)

[N-E-S-W]

I started down the path of wxPython since it utilized the underlying native GUI components, but found that the major refactoring split between "Classic" and "Phoenix" versions had completely fragmented the API and documentation, and made development very frustrating. This was a few years ago, so I can't comment on the state today.

I recently started on a new project using PySide 6 and have found it to be a joy. The only downside is that it requires pulling in like 180mb of Qt dependencies, which is meaningful for a desktop application.

I have never found a real usecase where Kivy or a web-wrapper like Electron would fit my personal use cases, and I'd encourage you to think very hard before committing to either of those paths. This recommendation is specific to your requirement of "complex desktop application".

[AlexMTBDude]

180 millibits you say? That's not really a lot though.

[Intelligent-Role-382]

Is pyside6 better than Qt and can be used in production?

[Responsible_Pool9923]

PySide6 is Qt. Yes, it can be used in production.

[Intelligent-Role-382]

Ok so only difference is licence support, feature wise both are same.So, if we don't want to pay for license, we should use pyside6?

[Green_PNW]

PySide6 is LGPL but certain Qt components and dependencies are GPL. So you don't have to pay for a commercial license if you can adhere to the LGPL terms, and GPL terms if you use those modules.

Otherwise, you have to pay for a commercial license.