Code::Blocks AlternativesTop IDEs and other similar apps like Code::Blocks

Code::Blocks is described as 'Free C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users. It is designed to be very extensible and fully configurable' and is a very popular IDE in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Code::Blocks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and iPad apps. The best Code::Blocks alternative is Visual Studio Code, which is free. Other great apps like Code::Blocks are Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, Apache NetBeans and Qt Creator.

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  1. Visual Studio Code icon

    Visual Studio Code

     1446 likes

    Free and extensible code editor with built-in Git support, smart IntelliSense, integrated debugger, 30,000+ extensions, works offline, supports markdown and syntax highlighting for numerous languages.

    232 Visual Studio Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Snapcraft
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  2. Microsoft Visual Studio icon

    Microsoft Visual Studio

     941 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.

    112 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
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    Microsoft Visual Studio vs Code::Blocks Comments
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    Negative
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    Visual Studio on Mac doesn't have C++ development functionality.

    Guest
    Negative
    -6

    doesn't have cpp development functionally

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryCode::Blocks is Free and Open Source
  4. Eclipse icon

    Eclipse

     1156 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...

    149 Eclipse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Apache NetBeans

     748 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...

    99 Apache NetBeans alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

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

    Qt Creator

     111 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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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.

    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open SourceCode::Blocks is Free and Open Source
  9. CLion icon

    CLion

     56 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Easy to use, and easier to compile software

    • CLion is Free Personal and ProprietaryCode::Blocks is Free and Open Source
    • CLion is CustomizableCode::Blocks is not according to our users
  10. CppCode icon

    CppCode

     3 likes

    CppCode is an offline C/C++ IDE & Compiler:

    • compile C/C++ code offline (no internet connection required)
    • built-in libc and libc++
    • safe (no data sent to any servers)
    • code complete
    • real-time diagnostics (warnings and errors) and fixes
    • built-in file navigator (varia.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    CppCode screenshot 1
     
  11. KDevelop icon

    KDevelop

     81 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    UltraEdit

     162 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).

    230 UltraEdit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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.
     
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    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:

    47 CodeLite alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.

    • CodeLite is Free and Open SourceCode::Blocks is also Free and Open Source
  14. JetBrains Rider icon

    JetBrains Rider

     35 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    JetBrains Rider screenshot 1
     
  15. B4X icon

    B4X

     51 likes

    Cross platform development tools for native iOS, Android, desktop and server applications. B4X is a Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool for real world apps. The programming language is a modern version of Visual Basic.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    B4X vs Code::Blocks Comments
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    Positive
    -4

    Work so good and is perfect to exercise you at home

    • B4X is Freemium and ProprietaryCode::Blocks is Free and Open Source
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