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The best open source alternative to Arduino IDE is PlatformIO. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Arduino IDE and 12 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Arduino IDE are Ktechlab, Arduino Eclipse plugin, UECIDE and OneWare Studio.

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  1. PlatformIO icon
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    PlatformIO

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    An open source ecosystem for IoT development. Cross-platform IDE and unified debugger. Remote unit testing and firmware updates.

    18 PlatformIO alternatives
    PlatformIO IDE for VSCode

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CLion
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Eclipse
    • Qt Creator
    • Vim
    • Sublime Text
    • GNU Emacs
    • NetBeans
    • Atom
    • Microsoft Visual Studio

    PlatformIO Features

    1.  Arduino
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Internet of Things
    4.  Continuous Integration
    PlatformIO IDE for Atom
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    jamilsonjunior

    More complete than Arduino IDE.

    Positive comment •Mar 27, 2017
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    littlegreenrock

    Installation and setup is impossible

    Negative comment •Jun 15, 2024
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    • Most users think PlatformIO is a great Arduino IDE alternative.

    • PlatformIO is the most popular Linux alternative to Arduino IDE.

    • PlatformIO is the most popular Open Source alternative to Arduino IDE.

    • PlatformIO is Free and Open SourceArduino IDE is also Free and Open Source
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    Ktechlab

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    KTechLab is an IDE for microcontrollers and electronics. It supports circuit simulation, program development for microcontrollers and simulating the programmed microcontroller together with its application circuit.

    29 Ktechlab alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Support for Themes
    6.  Privacy focused
    7.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
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    Guest

    Not compatible with atmel processors

    Negative comment •Jul 15, 2015
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    • Most users think Ktechlab is a great Arduino IDE alternative.

    • Ktechlab is Free and Open SourceArduino IDE is also Free and Open Source
    • Ktechlab is Privacy focused and LightweightArduino IDE is not according to our users

  4. Arduino Eclipse plugin

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    Where Arduino meets Eclipse.

    20 Arduino Eclipse plugin alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arduino IDE
    • Eclipse
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Code Formatting
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Embedded debugger
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Arduino
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    Guest

    It is a professional multiplatform extensible development environment that lets you create Arduino sketches at nearly the same ease as the Arduino IDE and keep nearly the full power of the professional development environment. Think about refactoring, unit testing, debugging...

    Positive comment •May 26, 2018
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    Guest

    Absolutely completely different

    Negative comment •Nov 26, 2015
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    • Most users think Arduino Eclipse plugin is a great Arduino IDE alternative.

    • Arduino Eclipse plugin is Free and Open SourceArduino IDE is also Free and Open Source
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    UECIDE

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    Universal Embedded Computing IDE - UECIDE is aiming to be a generic IDE based on the Arduino IDE which can easilly support ALL the available boards.

    14 UECIDE alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    UECIDE Features

    1.  JSON Pretty Print
    2.  Arduino
    3.  Binary file conversion
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.11.10) is from May 2021, and the official website is unavailable.

    UECIDE iconArduino IDE Icon

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    Guest

    It supports the development of PIC µCs

    Positive comment •Sep 30, 2019
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    • UECIDE is Free and Open SourceArduino IDE is also Free and Open Source
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    OneWare Studio

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    OneWare Studio is the next generation IDE for electronics development. It supports a broad range of development languages including VHDL, Verilog, C++, and more. It is designed to streamline electronics development with features like a high-speed simulation viewer and advanced...

    26 OneWare Studio alternatives
    OneWare Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    OneWare Studio screenshot 1
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    OneWare Studio iconArduino IDE Icon

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  7. Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino icon
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    Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino

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    The Arduino extension makes it easy to code, build, deploy and debug your Arduino sketches in Visual Studio Code with IntelliSense, highlighting, board & library manager, and serial monitor.

    3 Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code

    Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino Features

    1.  VSCode
    2.  Arduino
    3.  Debugging
    Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino iconArduino IDE Icon

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  9. XOD icon
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    XOD

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    A visual programming language for microcontrollers. Like code, but better.

    5 XOD alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online

    XOD Features

    1.  Visual Programming
    2.  Arduino
    XOD iconArduino IDE Icon

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  10. Arduino Studio icon
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    Arduino Studio

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    Arduino Studio is a new open source development environment for the Arduino Programming Language. Instead of a monolithic architecture and a centralized development model, Arduino Studio take advantage of Adobe Brackets Editor's pluggable system.

    17 Arduino Studio alternatives
    Arduino Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Brackets

    Arduino Studio Features

    1.  Arduino
    Discontinued

    Last commit to the project was made in 2015.

    Arduino Studio iconArduino IDE Icon

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  11. Wia icon
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    Wia

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    We help developers build things and connect them to the Internet through our IoT cloud platform.

    5 Wia alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Wia Features

    1.  Internet of Things
    Wia iconArduino IDE Icon

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    • Wia is the most popular iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Arduino IDE.

    • Wia is Free Personal and Open SourceArduino IDE is Free and Open Source
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    codebender

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    Program your arduino online. codebender is a web platform for hackers, makers and artists. Code, store and manage your Arduino sketches on the cloud, and even compile and flash them to your Arduino. Right from your browser.

    14 codebender alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    codebender Features

    1.  Arduino
    codebender iconArduino IDE Icon

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  13. WinAVR icon
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    WinAVR

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    WinAVR (tm) is a suite of executable, open source software development tools for the Atmel AVR series of RISC microprocessors hosted on the Windows platform. Includes the GNU GCC compiler for C and C++.

    6 WinAVR alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinAVR iconArduino IDE Icon

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  14. MINIBLOQ

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    miniBloq is an open source graphical programming environment for Multiplo™, Arduino™, physical computing devices and robots.

    15 MINIBLOQ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MINIBLOQ Features

    1.  Arduino
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