Visual Tooling
Scene Builder
Drag-and-drop FXML layout design. Compose complex interfaces visually, then wire them to your Java controllers — no markup by hand.
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Build Faster. Ship Richer Interfaces.
Scene Builder is free and permissively licensed. GluonFX follows a dual-license model — open for open-source projects, commercially licensed for production teams. Together they cover every layer of a professional JavaFX stack.
The Stack
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Four focused modules, each free to use. Together, they cover every layer of a professional JavaFX application — layout, components, widgets, and specialized domains.
UI Kit, Maps, RTA
GluonFX
A modern, fully stylable component library for professional Java UIs. High-fidelity mapping, real-time analytics overlays. Drop-in modules for applications that demand richer user experiences.
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The Right License for Every Context.
Scene Builder carries a permissive BSD license — zero legal overhead, zero commercial friction. GluonFX follows a dual-license model: fully open for open-source projects, commercially licensed for production applications.
Scene Builder: Zero Overhead
Permissively licensed under the BSD license. No GPL review, no commercial licensing negotiations — enterprise legal teams approve it in minutes.
GluonFX: Dual License
Open-source projects use GluonFX freely. Production commercial applications take a commercial license — purpose-built for teams who need long-term stability and professional support.
Authority When It Counts
When teams adopt our tools and hit complex architectural problems, they hire the people who built the platform. The tooling is the top of the funnel.
Flagship Tool
Scene Builder is the starting point.
The most widely used JavaFX design tool in the world. Maintained by Gluon, free forever, and updated for every new JavaFX release.
- Drag-and-drop layout for all JavaFX containers and controls
- Live preview with instant feedback as you design
- CSS preview and inline stylesheet editing
- Full Java and Kotlin controller integration
- Compatible with IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, and NetBeans
- Updated in lockstep with every JavaFX LTS release