A visual RAD tool for Visual Basic developers

Looking for a VB alternative?

Meet Objo Studio: a modern IDE with a drag-and-drop interface designer, familiar BASIC-like code and one project for macOS, Windows and Linux.

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  • Free to explore
Build interfaces visually with the Designer and Inspector.

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Objo Studio visual designer with its Inspector and a desktop application layout Objo Studio visual designer in dark mode with its Inspector and a desktop application layout
Build interfaces visually with the Designer and Inspector.

Runs on and builds for every major desktop

  • macOS Apple Silicon + Intel
  • Windows x64 + ARM
  • Linux x64 + ARM

A familiar way to work

Keep the rapid workflow. Choose a fresh tool.

Objo Studio brings visual design, approachable code and debugging together in one focused environment. It keeps the productive workflow VB developers value while adding modern language and IDE features, plus genuine cross-platform desktop targets.

01

Design visually

Drag controls onto windows, edit properties in the Inspector and anchor layouts so they resize cleanly.

02

Write readable code

Use a modern, statically typed, object-oriented language that is familiar but improved.

03

Debug with confidence

Set conditional breakpoints, use watchpoints, step through code, inspect variables and even debug remote machines.

04

Ship across platforms

Build standalone desktop and command line applications for every supported target from any supported development OS.

05

Git-friendly

See changes, commit selected solution items and create or switch local branches with Studio's bundled Git integration.

06

Build with AI

Use a powerful, provider-agnostic AI assistant that understands your project and works with Ollama, LM Studio, OpenAI, Anthropic or Gemini.

At a glance

The desktop RAD essentials are here.

If your shortlist starts with visual design, readable code and genuine cross-platform reach, Objo Studio is built around the same priorities.

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Objo Studio desktop development capabilities
What you need What Objo Studio gives you
Visual UI design Drag-and-drop designer and Inspector
Familiar syntax A modern statically typed, VB-like language
Desktop targets macOS, Windows and Linux
Cross-compilation Target any supported OS from any supported OS
Simple delivery Standalone apps with no separate runtime needed
Try before buying Design, code, test and debug for free
Move the player 
If GameCanvas1.IsKeyDown(Key.Left) Then
  player.VelocityX = -200
ElseIf GameCanvas1.IsKeyDown(Key.Right) Then
  player.VelocityX = 200
Else
  player.VelocityX = 0
End If

Readable from day one

Code that feels familiar.

Objo is intentionally approachable to Visual Basic developers. Familiar constructs such as If, Then, Else, End If and statically typed variables sit alongside classes, interfaces, events, async/await and modern collections.

Meet the Objo language

An honest statement

Objo has been built to fix the problems legacy tools have

I built Objo Studio because I still love the promise of rapid application development: designing an interface visually, writing approachable code and turning an idea into a working app quickly. But I had grown frustrated with long-standing bugs and increasingly longed for the modern language and IDE features that legacy tools were missing.

I did not want to abandon visual design. I wanted a modern version of it. Objo Studio is the tool I wanted to use: fast, visual and approachable, with a modern language and an IDE built for creating cross-platform desktop apps today. — Dr Garry Pettet

From the Objo community

What developers are saying.

Real experiences from people building desktop software with Objo Studio.

One week after discovering Objo, I was able to put into production on Windows a non-trivial application developed under Linux, and it made a strong impression on its users! Objo is truly the development tool I was missing.

Renaud Gombert Webmaster · La Plagne Ski Resort Read the original

I love Objo. It’s great to hold a brand-new RAD tool in my hands. I never would've imagined that in 2026 a new BASIC dialect would surprise me so much and reignite my curiosity.

Tomas Jakobs IT Consultant · Jakobs Systems Read the original (German) English translation

Straightforward licensing

Explore for free. Pay when you're ready to ship.

Design interfaces, write code, run projects and use the debugger without a license. Profiling, building and publishing are unlocked by one £99 annual license covering macOS, Windows and Linux.

  • Build and publish unlimited projects
  • Keep using versions released during your license
  • No automatic renewal charges

Questions before you try?

Good things to know.

Can Objo Studio open my existing Visual Basic project?

No. Objo Studio does not import VB6 or VB.NET projects. It is a separate IDE and language, so an existing application must be recreated and its code adapted.

Which platforms can I develop on and target?

Develop on Apple Silicon Macs, Windows or Linux and target macOS Apple Silicon and Intel, Windows x64 and ARM, and Linux x64 and ARM.

What can I do without buying a license?

You can design, write, run, test and debug projects for as long as you like. A license is needed for profiling, building and publishing. No royalties to pay and no ongoing charges.

Is Objo Studio affiliated with Microsoft?

No. Objo Studio is an independent product built by Pettet Industries Ltd and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.

Your next app can start here

See if Objo Studio is a good fit for you.

Download it free, open the visual designer and build a small idea before you decide.

Download Objo Studio Available for macOS, Windows and Linux.

Visual Basic is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Objo Studio is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.