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.

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  1. Eclipse icon

    Eclipse

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    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...

    148 Eclipse alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Nuncio Bitis
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    Eclipse CDT is used for C/C++ development, and doesn't require giving out your email address to use it.

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Eclipse is a great CLion alternative, some don't.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to CLion.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CLion.

    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. Microsoft Visual Studio icon

    Microsoft Visual Studio

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    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.

    109 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
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    It has the same Language (C/C++) as CLion and comparable functions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    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
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    Clion is Visual Studio for Linux

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    • Most users think Microsoft Visual Studio is a great CLion alternative.

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is the most popular Web-based alternative to CLion.

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

    Apache NetBeans

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Editor
     
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    Different coding languages.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Apache NetBeans is a great CLion alternative.

    • Apache NetBeans is Free and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Code::Blocks icon

    Code::Blocks

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    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
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    Wildly different capabilities in code completion and code jumping

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

    EASY FOR BEGINNERS ! NO EXTRA DOWNLOADS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Code::Blocks is a great CLion alternative.

    • Code::Blocks is Free and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. Qt Creator icon

    Qt Creator

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    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

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    One of the best and serious IDE's!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Qt Creator is a great CLion alternative.

    • Qt Creator is the most popular commercial alternative to CLion.

    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open SourceCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    KDevelop

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

    51 KDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    Opensource, free, supports C/C++ very well, supports cmake, git, gdb and llvm, lightweight and lowsized

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think KDevelop is a great CLion alternative.

    • 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++

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Windows
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    Cevelop

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    The C++ IDE for professional developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. CodeBrew icon

    CodeBrew

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    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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • CodeBrew is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to CLion.

    • CodeBrew is Freemium and ProprietaryCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    AvalonStudio

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
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  13. Dcoder icon

    Dcoder

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    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
    Dcoder mobile code compiler ide, multiple compiler support
    Dcoder compiler for android, Multiple Themes
     

    • Dcoder is the most popular Android alternative to CLion.

    • Dcoder is Free and ProprietaryCLion is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Embitz

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    Embitz is a free C/C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users working in the field of embedded software development Finally, an IDE with all the features you need and operation across different targets (ARM, MSP430, PIC, ...).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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