Online Gleam to Lua Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Gleam to Lua in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Gleam code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Lua code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Gleam and Lua
| Characteristic | Gleam | Lua |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Modern, inspired by ML-family languages, statically structured, whitespace-insensitive. | Simple, lightweight, C-like with influences from Pascal, uses 'end' for block closures, minimalistic. |
| Paradigm | Functional, immutable by default, strong emphasis on pattern matching and algebraic data types. | Multi-paradigm (procedural, functional, object-oriented via tables and metatables), flexible. |
| Typing | Statically typed with strong type inference, no runtime type errors. | Dynamically typed, types are checked at runtime. |
| Performance | Compiles to Erlang BEAM or JavaScript, inherits performance characteristics of those platforms. | Very fast and lightweight interpreter, often embedded in applications, JIT available (LuaJIT). |
| Libraries and frameworks | Limited ecosystem, can use Erlang/Elixir libraries via interop, growing but small. | Rich set of libraries for embedding, games, scripting, and web; popular in game engines and embedded systems. |
| Community and support | Small but active and growing community, mostly centered around functional programming and BEAM ecosystem. | Large, mature, and global community, strong support in gaming, embedded, and scripting domains. |
| Learning curve | Moderate to steep for those new to functional programming or static typing; easier for those familiar with ML-like languages. | Gentle learning curve, designed to be simple and approachable for beginners. |
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