--- description: Learn how Adobe AIR can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Adobe AIR Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Game Development Software](/directory/1085/game-development/software) > [Adobe AIR](/software/2060092/adobe-air) # Adobe AIR Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2060092/adobe-air Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2060092/adobe-air?page=2) > Adobe AIR is a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to create applications that can run on multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 68 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 68 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: HARMAN ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$199,00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Free version, capped at $50k/year revenue. Basic Tier: $199/year, capped at $100k/year revenue. Professional Tier: $799/year, capped at $500k/year revenue. Enterprise Tier: $1190/year, no revenue cap. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Games - API - Animation ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [Game Development Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1085/game-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. [GDevelop](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2072034/gdevelop) — 4.6/5 (249 reviews) 2. [Unreal Engine](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2048053/unreal-engine) — 4.8/5 (389 reviews) 3. [Amazon Lumberyard](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2050254/amazon-lumberyard) — 4.3/5 (36 reviews) 4. [Clickteam Fusion](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2056323/clickteam-fusion) — 4.0/5 (3 reviews) 5. [GameSalad Pro](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2060045/gamesalad-pro) — 4.1/5 (23 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Multi-platform visualization tool" — 5.0/5 > **Ing. Ind. Manuel** | *10 August 2021* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Because it is based on HTML, Javascript, Flash allows you to easily develop applications, if you have developed a web page the use of Adobe air will be easy. > > **Cons**: The main disadvantage is that since it is not a native application, it becomes inefficient and unstable. ----- ### "My review about Adobe Air" — 5.0/5 > **Ellia** | *18 September 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Adobe AIR facilitates developing apps for a massive range of devices along with smartphones, tablets, Windows and Mac OS computers Adobe AIR may be very easy to set up and may move up and strolling in a completely quick time The machine runtime device comes with Stage3D that may blend hardware-improved three-D and 2D pix rendering for faster average performance. If you need to unexpectedly create and supply wealthy Internet functions that all of sudden surge in call for a giant range of gadgets, functions that offer crucial usefulness along with designs, value-based, query, discourse windows, and so on, Adobe AIR works admirably. > > **Cons**: It's hard for using at first time. Need simple attached videos tutorial for learning a lot of Application will not work well so you will need some powerful hardware not offering trial version > > Adobe Air is ideal choice due to working on a range of platforms. it is very useful program for building desktop applications. ----- ### "USEFUL FOR PROGRAMMERS" — 5.0/5 > **Harry** | *17 July 2021* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Versatility: Can process a lot of programs and softwares external to any marketplace or some softwares that not be able for any platform/ cannot be processed. Never failed or crashed, always run fast and with good quality. > > **Cons**: To be honest, I unknow. Maybe for my laboral enviroment I dont exactly how to use it. > > It's good, maybe with the correct experience can be a good tool. ----- ### "review for adobe air" — 5.0/5 > **ahmed** | *16 January 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Flexible Deployment Runs on Windows, Mac OS, Android and Apple iOS Adobe AIR runtime and AIR SDK are free. Easy to learn Works efficiently Can build without code Saves and stores documents and keeps organized Adobe Air is the perfect way to develop 2D and 3D content. Believe me I've been using this software and it's incredibly cool. Not only is it very useful in retailing the best 3D games, moreover, please look at some of the things related to Adobe Bridge. It really made me love it very much and I don't feel bored while dealing with the program > > **Cons**: There are not a lot of resources out there, even from Adobe Not used a lot so not a lot of integrations Difficult to learn at first Support discontinued for Linux platform. No updates in a long time As HTML 5 has gotten more and more sophisticated, for basic things a lot of times browser-based apps make a lot more sense. comparisons to inferior html wrapped applications She has a very steep learning curve at first. It really takes some time and a lot of practice and effort to get really good at using the product. However, it becomes fairly easy once you learn what you need to do. > > In the end, using the Adobe program is fun and easy after you learn the basics of the program and make you think more about designs. ----- ### "Frustrating" — 4.0/5 > **Debra** | *09 December 2019* | Textiles | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Most of the time it's running and doing what it needs to and you don't even know it's there. I've learned it does so much. > > **Cons**: When I ran into an issue it was very frustrating to get it resolved and wouldn't allow many basic internet functions until it was resolved. (For me, restarting the computer was the fix, but I tried so many other things first.) > > I've been using it for years without even knowing it. Then a few months ago I got an error about needed a specific version and things stopped running and it quickly became a nightmare. Pro tip: Restart the computer. That fixed it and I don't know if it was an update issue or what, but since then it's worked fine. I don't restart my computer often, so maybe that caused it, I don't know. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2060092/adobe-air?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2060092/adobe-air) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data