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Apache Ivy vs Gradle: catalog facts
Apache IvyGradle
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Free

The build tool is free and open source; an optional paid Security Subscription adds…

Windows, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Integrates closely with Apache Ant builds
  • Flexible dependency resolution configuration
  • Build scripts in Kotlin or Groovy DSLs
  • Build caching and parallel execution for faster incremental builds
  • Mostly relevant to Ant-based Java projects
  • Smaller community than Maven or Gradle
  • Build logic can become complex on large projects
  • Extended security maintenance beyond end of life requires a paid subscription
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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