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Gradle vs Android CLI: catalog facts
Gradle	Android CLI
Free The build tool is free and open source; an optional paid Security Subscription adds…	Free Free to download from Google's Android developer site.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Command line
Build scripts in Kotlin or Groovy DSLs Build caching and parallel execution for faster incremental builds	Official Google tooling for Android builds from the terminal Built for use by AI coding agents
Build logic can become complex on large projects Extended security maintenance beyond end of life requires a paid subscription	New tool with known issues listed in its documentation Collects usage data, as described on its overview page
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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