Code::Blocks Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Code::Blocks for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Code::Blocks and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Code::Blocks are Apache NetBeans, Qt Creator, CLion and KDevelop.

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  1. Eclipse icon

    Eclipse

     1148 likes

    Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle. Many people know Eclipse as a Java IDE, but it is much more than that- Eclipse actually consists of over 60...

    147 Eclipse alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    eclipse on windows 10
     
  2. Apache NetBeans icon

    Apache NetBeans

     744 likes

    A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. You get all the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and...

    98 Apache NetBeans alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Editor
     
  4. Qt Creator icon

    Qt Creator

     112 likes

    Qt Creator is a cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) built for the maximum developer experience. Qt Creator runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS desktop operating systems and allows developers to create software across desktop, mobile, and embedded platforms.

    129 Qt Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Qt Creator screenshot 1
     
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    Qt Creator vs Code::Blocks Comments
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    Positive
    4

    High quality and very stable. Can be used for both Qt and general purpose C++ development, on both Windows and Linux.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open SourceCode::Blocks is Free and Open Source
  5. CLion icon

    CLion

     55 likes

    The intelligent cross-platform C/C++ IDE. CLion is a new IDE that helps you be more productive while developing apps with C and C++ for Windows, Linux and OS X. Take advantage of proven JetBrains expertise in code quality, efficient code navigation, smart code completion...

    17 CLion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
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    CLion vs Code::Blocks Comments
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    Positive
    0

    Robust and great for big projects

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Easy to use, and easier to compile software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CLion is Free Personal and ProprietaryCode::Blocks is Free and Open Source
    • CLion is CustomizableCode::Blocks is not according to our users
  6. KDevelop icon

    KDevelop

     81 likes

    A cross-platform IDE for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript and PHP.

    51 KDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Main window
     
  7. UltraEdit icon

    UltraEdit

     161 likes

    UltraEdit is the ideal text, HTML and HEX editor, and an advanced PHP, Perl, Java and JavaScript editor for programmers. An industry-award winner, UltraEdit supports disk-based 64-bit file handling (standard) on 32-bit Windows platforms (Windows 2000 and later).

    211 UltraEdit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    UltraEdit features an integrated FTP browser and supports syntax highlighting for hundreds of languages, with more always in the works. And with an integrated SSH/telnet client, scripting, custom tools, macros and Smart Templates, UltraEdit's ready for any coding session.
     
  9. JetBrains Rider icon

    JetBrains Rider

     34 likes

    JetBrains Rider is a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for developing .NET applications. With its intuitive and feature-rich interface, Rider provides developers with a seamless coding experience across multiple platforms, including Windows...

    13 JetBrains Rider alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    JetBrains Rider screenshot 1
     
  10. CodeLite icon

    CodeLite

     64 likes

    CodeLite is an open-source, cross platform IDE for the C/C++/PHP and Node.js programming languages. CodeLite is known to work on various OSs including:

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxWidgets
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    CodeLite vs Code::Blocks Comments
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    Positive
    -2

    Simple, powerful, intuitive, and easy to set up.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CodeLite is Free and Open SourceCode::Blocks is also Free and Open Source
  11. Ultimate++ icon

    Ultimate++

     24 likes

    Ultimate++, also called U++, is a C++ cross-platform rapid application development framework focused on programmers productivity. It includes a set of libraries (GUI, SQL, etc..), and an integrated development environment.

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    • Windows
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    • BSD
    Ultimate++ screenshot 1
     
  12. Komodo IDE icon

    Komodo IDE

     52 likes

    Code smarter and faster with Komodo IDE, the cross-platform professional development environment for dynamic languages and open technologies. Komodo's award-winning feature set includes standard editor functionality like code formatting, commenting, auto-indent and syntax...

    64 Komodo IDE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    UI with dark theme
     
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    Komodo IDE vs Code::Blocks Comments
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    0

    Because: "Komodo is not best choice to work with C++ code. It’s a very powerful IDE for HTML, CSS, JS, Python, PHP, Ruby and some another web-languages, but not for languages as C++, C#, C, etc."

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Komodo IDE is Free and Open SourceCode::Blocks is also Free and Open Source
    • Komodo IDE is CustomizableCode::Blocks is not according to our users
  13. Cevelop icon

    Cevelop

     12 likes

    The C++ IDE for professional developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Cevelop screenshot 1
     
  14. GNOME Builder icon

    GNOME Builder

     20 likes

    Builder is an actively developed Integrated Development Environment for GNOME. It combines integrated support for essential GNOME technologies such as GTK+, GLib, and GNOME APIs with features that any developer will appreciate, like syntax highlighting and snippets.

    57 GNOME Builder alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    GNOME Builder screenshot 1
     
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