C++ Builder is described as 'Modern, fast C++. Four platforms, backed by powerful UI and database frameworks. Enterprise, solo developer, mobile--this is for you. Accelerate your development: spend more time coding, less time on UI design, no time on platform-specific porting' and is a IDE in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to C++ Builder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, .NET Framework and Web-based apps. The best C++ Builder alternative is Microsoft Visual Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Microsoft Visual Studio or Code::Blocks. Other great apps like C++ Builder are CodeLite, B4X, Orwell Dev-C++ and Microsoft Small Basic.