Qt Group

The Qt Group is a global software company headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It is the developer and licensor of the Qt cross-platform software development framework. Qt Group’s primary business revolves around enabling developers to create applications and devices for a wide variety of operating systems and platforms from a single codebase.

The company provides commercial and open-source Qt licenses, along with development tools and services, catering to both independent developers and large enterprises. Qt is used in industries ranging from automotive and consumer electronics to medical devices and industrial automation.

Qt Group's business model involves selling commercial Qt licenses that provide additional features, support, and indemnification. They also offer services such as consulting, training, and custom development. The open-source Qt license allows for free use of the framework under specific terms and conditions.

The company emphasizes cross-platform development, allowing applications written with Qt to be deployed on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and various embedded operating systems. This significantly reduces development costs and time-to-market for software creators targeting multiple platforms.

Qt Group (previously known as Trolltech and Nokia Qt Software) has undergone several ownership changes since its inception. Its current organizational structure focuses on maintaining and expanding the Qt framework and supporting its global user base. The company's strategy includes continuously developing new features, improving performance, and expanding platform support for Qt.