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Gradle vs Apache Ant: catalog facts
Gradle	Apache Ant
Free The build tool is free and open source; an optional paid Security Subscription adds…	Free Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Build scripts in Kotlin or Groovy DSLs Build caching and parallel execution for faster incremental builds	No fixed project layout or coding conventions Large set of built-in and third-party tasks
Build logic can become complex on large projects Extended security maintenance beyond end of life requires a paid subscription	Verbose XML build files No built-in dependency management without Ivy
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	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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