How do Adobe PhoneGap and Apache Cordova differ?

Question

So far, I haven\'t been able to find a \"plain English\" explanation of the difference between Apache Cordova and PhoneGap, and when to use either of them.

I\'m look

Answer 1

History

• Around 2009 - Nitobi creates PhoneGap framework.
• September 2011 - Nitobi donates PhoneGap code to Apache Software Foundation.
• October 2011 - Nitobi announces that it has been acquired by Adobe. Adobe supports open sourcing PhoneGap’s code. Renaming the project has been suggested because of legal reasons.
• February 2012 - The project maintained by Apache is renamed “Cordova”, after Cordova Street in Vancouver where Nitobi had its office.

Differences

Apache Cordova is the core open source project where development and contributions happen.

Adobe PhoneGap is a distribution of Apache Cordova that additionally provides integration with Adobe’s utilities and services, e.g. PhoneGap Build.

Both Cordova and PhoneGap are extremely similar and their names are often used interchangeably. Apache Cordova receives updates slightly quicker, has a slightly simpler interface and lacks out-of-the-box integration with Adobe services.

Which one to use?

Are you going to use Adobe’s services? Pick Adobe’s PhoneGap. If not, Apache Cordova could be a better fit for you.