CLion AlternativesTop IDEs and other similar apps like CLion

CLion is described as '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' and is a popular IDE in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CLion for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Flathub apps. The best CLion alternative is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CLion are Microsoft Visual Studio, Apache NetBeans, Code::Blocks and Qt Creator.

More about CLion
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
CLion alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Eclipse icon

    Eclipse

     1147 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    eclipse on windows 10
     
    |
    5
    Eclipse vs CLion Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Nuncio Bitis
    0

    Eclipse CDT is used for C/C++ development, and doesn't require giving out your email address to use it.

    ezpat
    Positive
    2

    Eclipse flavored with CDT provides best free-of-charge experience regarding AST Indexing (and AST storage/caching), instant code completion, smart renaming and most advanced refactoring options unfamiliar in another Open-Source editor.

    Guest
    Negative
    -12

    CLion is an IDE specifically for C/C++, languages which Eclipse does not support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. Microsoft Visual Studio icon

    Microsoft Visual Studio

     949 likes

    Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for building diverse digital solutions. It supports over 36 programming languages, includes a code editor with IntelliSense, a debugger, and designers for GUI, web, and databases. The Community edition is free and integrates with GitHub Copilot.

    110 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
    Microsoft Visual Studio screenshot 1
     
    |
    3
    Microsoft Visual Studio vs CLion Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It has the same Language (C/C++) as CLion and comparable functions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Only C#, VB and F#.NET supported. There is no C++ support at all in Microsoft VS for Mac. Cannot be called an alternative for Mac.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    olexiykutsenko
    Positive
    -3

    Clion is Visual Studio for Linux

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryCLion is also Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. 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...

    97 Apache NetBeans alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Editor
     
    |
    1
    Apache NetBeans vs CLion Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Different coding languages.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Apache NetBeans is Free and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Code::Blocks icon

    Code::Blocks

     255 likes

    Code::Blocks is a free C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users. It is designed to be very extensible and fully configurable.

    60 Code::Blocks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Code::Blocks screenshot 1
     
    |
    2
    Code::Blocks vs CLion Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    Wildly different capabilities in code completion and code jumping

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    EASY FOR BEGINNERS ! NO EXTRA DOWNLOADS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Code::Blocks is Free and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Qt Creator screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Qt Creator vs CLion Comments
    Translator5
    Positive
    1

    One of the best and serious IDE's!

    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  7. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Main window
     
    |
    1
    KDevelop vs CLion Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Opensource, free, supports C/C++ very well, supports cmake, git, gdb and llvm, lightweight and lowsized

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • KDevelop is Free and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • KDevelop is LightweightCLion is not according to our users
  9. Embarcadero Dev-C++ icon

    Embarcadero Dev-C++

     7 likes

    Embarcadero Dev-C++ is a new and improved fork (sponsored by Embarcadero) of Bloodshed Dev-C++ and Orwell Dev-C++. It is a full-featured Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and code editor for the C/C++ programming language.

    19 Embarcadero Dev-C++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Embarcadero Dev-C++ screenshot 1
     
  10. Cevelop icon

    Cevelop

     12 likes

    The C++ IDE for professional developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Cevelop screenshot 1
     
  11. CodeBrew icon

    CodeBrew

     3 likes

    Unleash the power of Java coding on your iPhone or iPad with CodeBrew - the ultimate Java Integrated Development Environment designed for developers on the go. Dive into the world of seamless coding, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your programming journey.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    CodeBrew screenshot 1
     
  12. My Visual Database icon

    My Visual Database

     20 likes

    A simple development environment databases, without the help of specialists and programming skills, you will create a Windows application databases. It can be as simple telephone directory and accounting system in your business.

    56 My Visual Database alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    My Visual Database screenshot 1
     
  13. AvalonStudio icon

    AvalonStudio

     3 likes

    An extensible, cross platform IDE written in C# for Embedded C/C++, .NET Core, Avalonia and Typescript.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    AvalonStudio screenshot 1
     
  14. Dcoder icon

    Dcoder

     8 likes

    Dcoder is a mobile code compiler IDE for android, it lets you code on mobile anytime, anywhere in any programming language.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Dcoder code on mobile, Drawer
     
12 of 17 CLion alternatives