CustomTkinter

Pros of Tkinter-Designer

• Allows designing GUI layouts visually using Figma
• Generates Python code from Figma designs automatically
• Supports custom themes and styling options

Cons of Tkinter-Designer

• Limited to standard Tkinter widgets
• Requires Figma for design process
• Less flexibility for custom widget creation

Code Comparison

Tkinter-Designer (generated code):

import tkinter as tk

window = tk.Tk()
window.geometry("800x600")
window.configure(bg="#FFFFFF")

canvas = tk.Canvas(window, bg="#FFFFFF", height=600, width=800, bd=0, highlightthickness=0, relief="ridge")
canvas.place(x=0, y=0)

button_1 = tk.Button(window, text="Click me!", bg="#4CAF50", fg="white", font=("Arial", 14))
button_1.place(x=300, y=250, width=200, height=50)

CustomTkinter:

import customtkinter as ctk

ctk.set_appearance_mode("dark")
ctk.set_default_color_theme("blue")

app = ctk.CTk()
app.geometry("800x600")

button = ctk.CTkButton(app, text="Click me!")
button.pack(padx=20, pady=20)

Pros of PySimpleGUI

• Supports multiple GUI frameworks (Tkinter, Qt, WxPython, Remi)
• Extensive documentation and examples
• Large and active community

Cons of PySimpleGUI

• Less modern and customizable appearance
• Slightly more verbose syntax for complex layouts

Code Comparison

PySimpleGUI:

import PySimpleGUI as sg

layout = [[sg.Text("Hello World")], [sg.Button("OK")]]
window = sg.Window("Demo", layout)
event, values = window.read()

CustomTkinter:

import customtkinter as ctk

root = ctk.CTk()
label = ctk.CTkLabel(root, text="Hello World")
button = ctk.CTkButton(root, text="OK")
label.pack()
button.pack()
root.mainloop()

PySimpleGUI offers a more concise way to create layouts, while CustomTkinter follows a more traditional Tkinter-style approach. PySimpleGUI's event loop is simplified, whereas CustomTkinter uses the standard Tkinter mainloop.

Both libraries aim to simplify GUI creation in Python, but PySimpleGUI offers more flexibility in terms of backend choices, while CustomTkinter focuses on enhancing Tkinter with a modern look and feel.

Pros of Kivy

• Cross-platform support for desktop and mobile applications
• Rich set of UI elements and customizable widgets
• Powerful graphics engine with OpenGL ES 2 support

Cons of Kivy

• Steeper learning curve compared to CustomTkinter
• Larger file size and resource consumption
• Less native look and feel on some platforms

Code Comparison

CustomTkinter:

import customtkinter as ctk

app = ctk.CTk()
button = ctk.CTkButton(app, text="Click me!")
button.pack()
app.mainloop()

Kivy:

from kivy.app import App
from kivy.uix.button import Button

class MyApp(App):
    def build(self):
        return Button(text='Click me!')

MyApp().run()

Both CustomTkinter and Kivy offer modern GUI development capabilities for Python. CustomTkinter extends the traditional Tkinter library with a more contemporary look and feel, while Kivy provides a comprehensive framework for multi-touch applications. CustomTkinter is easier to learn for those familiar with Tkinter, whereas Kivy offers more advanced features for complex, cross-platform applications. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project and your familiarity with GUI development in Python.

Pros of Phoenix

• More comprehensive and mature framework with a wider range of widgets and features
• Cross-platform compatibility, including native look and feel on different operating systems
• Extensive documentation and larger community support

Cons of Phoenix

• Steeper learning curve compared to CustomTkinter
• Larger project size and potentially more complex setup
• May be overkill for simpler GUI applications

Code Comparison

CustomTkinter:

import customtkinter as ctk

app = ctk.CTk()
button = ctk.CTkButton(app, text="Click me!")
button.pack()
app.mainloop()

Phoenix:

import wx

app = wx.App()
frame = wx.Frame(None, title="Example")
button = wx.Button(frame, label="Click me!")
frame.Show()
app.MainLoop()

Both frameworks offer ways to create GUI applications, but Phoenix provides a more comprehensive set of tools and widgets for complex applications, while CustomTkinter focuses on enhancing the standard Tkinter library with a modern look and feel. CustomTkinter may be easier for beginners or smaller projects, while Phoenix is better suited for larger, cross-platform applications requiring advanced features.

Pros of Flet

• Cross-platform support for web, desktop, and mobile applications
• Simpler syntax and less boilerplate code compared to CustomTkinter
• Built-in state management and reactive UI updates

Cons of Flet

• Less mature and smaller community compared to CustomTkinter
• Limited customization options for native-looking widgets
• Steeper learning curve for developers familiar with traditional GUI frameworks

Code Comparison

CustomTkinter:

import customtkinter as ctk

root = ctk.CTk()
button = ctk.CTkButton(root, text="Click me!")
button.pack()
root.mainloop()

Flet:

import flet as ft

def main(page: ft.Page):
    page.add(ft.ElevatedButton(text="Click me!"))

ft.app(target=main)

Both frameworks aim to simplify GUI development in Python, but Flet offers a more modern, declarative approach with built-in responsiveness. CustomTkinter, on the other hand, provides a familiar Tkinter-like experience with enhanced aesthetics and customization options. The choice between the two depends on the specific project requirements and the developer's preferred coding style.

Pros of Sun-Valley-ttk-theme

• Provides a modern, sleek theme for tkinter applications without modifying the underlying tkinter structure
• Offers both light and dark modes, enhancing user experience and accessibility
• Easily integrable into existing tkinter projects with minimal code changes

Cons of Sun-Valley-ttk-theme

• Limited to theming existing tkinter widgets, doesn't introduce new custom widgets
• May require additional customization for complex UI designs
• Less extensive documentation and examples compared to CustomTkinter

Code Comparison

Sun-Valley-ttk-theme:

import tkinter as tk
from tkinter import ttk
import sv_ttk

root = tk.Tk()
sv_ttk.set_theme("dark")
button = ttk.Button(root, text="Click me!")
button.pack()
root.mainloop()

CustomTkinter:

import customtkinter as ctk

ctk.set_appearance_mode("dark")
root = ctk.CTk()
button = ctk.CTkButton(root, text="Click me!")
button.pack()
root.mainloop()

Both libraries aim to enhance the visual appeal of tkinter applications, but they take different approaches. Sun-Valley-ttk-theme focuses on theming existing tkinter widgets, while CustomTkinter provides a set of custom widgets with modern designs and additional functionality. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project and the level of customization needed.