Code::Blocks Alternatives

    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 well-known app in the Development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Code::Blocks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone. The best alternative is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Code::Blocks are Microsoft Visual Studio (Free Personal), Apache NetBeans (Free, Open Source), CppDroid (Freemium) and Qt Creator (Free, Open Source).

    This page was last updated Apr 13, 2021
    1. Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle.
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      Most users think Eclipse is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.
    2. Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft. It is used to develop computer programs for Microsoft Windows, as well as web sites, web applications and web services.
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      Microsoft Visual Studio vs Code::Blocks opinions
      Almost everyone thinks Microsoft Visual Studio is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.
      doesn't have cpp development functionally
      Negative comment • over 1 year ago

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      Visual Studio on Mac doesn't have C++ development functionality.
      Negative comment • almost 3 years ago

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    4. Development Environment, Tooling Platform and Application Framework.
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      Most users think Apache NetBeans is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.

    5. CppDroid

      • Freemium • Proprietary
      • Android
      • Android Tablet
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      CppDroid is simple C/C++ IDE focused on learning programming languages and libraries.
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      Almost everyone thinks CppDroid is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.
    6. Qt Creator is a cross-platform C++, JavaScript and QML integrated development environment which is part of the SDK for the Qt Framework.
      Qt Creator vs Code::Blocks opinions
      Almost everyone thinks Qt Creator is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.
      High quality and very stable. Can be used for both Qt and general purpose C++ development, on both Windows and Linux.
      Positive comment • almost 5 years ago

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    8. 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...
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      Most users think CppCode is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.

    9. B4X

      • Freemium • Proprietary
      • Windows
      • Android
      • iPhone
      • Android Tablet
      • iPad
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      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.
      B4X vs Code::Blocks opinions
      Most users think B4X is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.
      Work so good and is perfect to exercise you at home
      Positive comment • over 2 years ago

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    10. 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.
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      CLion vs Code::Blocks opinions
      Almost everyone thinks CLion is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.
      Robust and great for big projects
      Positive comment • almost 2 years ago

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      Easy to use, and easier to compile software
      Positive comment • over 2 years ago

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    11. CodeLite

      • Free • Open Source
      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Linux
      • wxWidgets
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      CodeLite is an open-source, cross platform IDE for the C/C++/PHP and Node.js programming languages.
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      CodeLite vs Code::Blocks opinions
      Most users think CodeLite is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.
      Simple, powerful, intuitive, and easy to set up.
      Positive comment • over 2 years ago

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    12. A cross-platform IDE for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript and PHP.
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      Most users think KDevelop is a great alternative to Code::Blocks.
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