Cosmic IDE AlternativesIDEs & Code Editors like Cosmic IDE

Cosmic IDE is described as 'There are a lot of cases where you want to quickly test some Java code but don't have your computer open besides you. You open your browser and search for some website for this purpose. But you're neither guaranteed to have internet all the time (do you?' and is a IDE in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Cosmic IDE for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Chrome OS apps. The best Cosmic IDE alternative is VSCodium, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cosmic IDE are Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio, Zed Editor and Apache NetBeans.

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  1. VSCodium icon
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    VSCodium

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    This repository contains a build file to generate FLOSS release binaries of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS") project, the open source core of the proprietary Visual Studio Code.

    199 VSCodium alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Electron

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Prevent telemetry
    2.  IDE
    3.  MIT License
    4.  Autocompletion
    5.  Git integration
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Minimap
    9.  Color coding
    10.  Built-in terminal emulation
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Code navigation
    VSCodium iconCosmic IDE Icon

    VSCodium VS Cosmic IDE

    Is VSCodium a good alternative to Cosmic IDE?
     

    • VSCodium is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cosmic IDE.

    • VSCodium is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cosmic IDE.

    • VSCodium is Free and Open SourceCosmic IDE is also Free and Open Source
    • VSCodium is Customizable and Privacy focusedCosmic IDE is not according to our users
  2. Eclipse icon
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    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...

    161 Eclipse alternatives
    eclipse on windows 10

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    eclipse on macOS

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  IDE
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  C++
    4.  Refactoring
    5.  Debugging
    6.  Autocompletion
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Portable
    9.  Spell Checking
    10.  Code Formatting
    11.  Batch Editing
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Ruby
    14.  SCM Integration
    15.  Java based
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  4. Microsoft Visual Studio icon
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    Microsoft Visual Studio

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    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.

    111 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  IDE
    3.  Embedded debugger
    4.  NET Support
    5.  Nuget
    6.  NET Framework
    7.  C-sharp
    8.  VB.NET support
    9.  Exe Compiler
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  C support
    12.  Color coding
    13.  NETCore Support
    14.  Support for MS SQL Server
    15.  F# Support
    16.  Autocompletion
    17.  Form designer
    Microsoft Visual Studio iconCosmic IDE Icon

    Microsoft Visual Studio VS Cosmic IDE

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

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryCosmic IDE is Free and Open Source
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    Adobe Coldfusion Builder

    Adobe ColdFusion Builder is an official https://alternativeto.net/software/coldfusion/ IDE based on the https://alternativeto.net/software/eclipse/ platform which allows you to build and deploy web and mobile applications.

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    Zed Editor

     46 likes
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    Zed is a blazing fast, multi-user, productivity-focused text editor. From the creators of Atom, Electron and Tree-sitter, the editor features built-in Vim mode with tooltips for key-bindings, language-aware...

    68 Zed Editor alternatives
    Zed Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Zed Editor screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Optimal performance
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Support for Themes
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  IDE
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Built-in terminal emulation
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Rust
    8.  Multiple Cursors
    9.  Fuzzy Finder
    10.  Refactoring
    11.  Distraction-free
    12.  Support for MarkDown
    13.  Git Support
    14.  Command palette
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  7. Apache NetBeans icon
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    Apache NetBeans

     736 likes
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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...

    109 Apache NetBeans alternatives
    Editor

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Trees
    Windows
    +2
    Linux

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Java IDE
    2.  Refactoring
    3.  Code Formatting
    4.  Git Support
    5.  Embedded debugger
    6.  Built-in terminal emulation
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Simple installation
    9.  Code Completion
    10.  PHP IDE
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  Compiled Language
    13.  Support for FTP
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  8. IntelliJ IDEA icon
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    IntelliJ IDEA

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    IntelliJ IDEA, a JetBrains IDE, is the leading integrated development environment that makes Java and Kotlin development a more productive and enjoyable experience. It helps you produce high-quality code more efficiently, provides everything you need out of the box, and takes...

    59 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives
    IntelliJ IDEA interface overview: the Project tool window (left) outlines the code structure and the Editor (right) is used to read, write, and explore the source code.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Inspections help find probable bugs and dead code, detect performance issues, and improve the overall code structure by providing quick-fixes for any code that contains potential concerns.
    In the Search Everywhere window, you can search for files, actions, classes, symbols, settings, UI elements, and anything in Git, all from a single entry point.
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    IntelliJ IDEA provides first-class support for leading frameworks with dedicated assistance for Jakarta EE, JPA, Reactor, Spring and Spring Boot, and other popular frameworks.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  IDE
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Java IDE
    4.  Auto Correction
    5.  Go to definition
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Autocompletion
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Distraction-free
    12.  Code Formatting
    13.  Git Support
    14.  Language/SDK agnostic
    15.  Java Support
    16.  Static analysis
    17.  Built-in terminal emulation
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  10. Android Studio icon
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    Android Studio

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    Android Studio is a new Android development environment based on IntelliJ IDEA. Similar to Eclipse with Android Development Tools for Eclipse, Android Studio provides...

    78 Android Studio alternatives
    Android Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Android Studio screenshot 1
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    +2
    Android Studio screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Android Development
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Java IDE
    4.  Integrated Android Emulator
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Code Completion
    7.  Xterm emulation
    8.  Java based
    Android Studio iconCosmic IDE Icon

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  11. Aptana Studio icon
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    Aptana Studio

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    Aptana Studio is a complete web development environment that combines powerful authoring tools with a collection of online hosting and collaboration services that help you and your team do more. Includes support for PHP, CSS, FTP, and more...

    123 Aptana Studio alternatives
    Aptana Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Aptana Studio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Support for FTP
    Aptana Studio screenshot 1
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    +5
    Aptana Studio screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The last update is from Feb 2021 and the last release is from Jul 2018.

    Aptana Studio iconCosmic IDE Icon

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  12. Lapce icon
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    Lapce

     25 likes
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    Lightning-fast and Powerful Code Editor written in Rust.

    194 Lapce alternatives
    Lapce screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Rust
    2.  Built-in terminal emulation
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Git Support
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Modal editor
    Lapce iconCosmic IDE Icon

    Lapce VS Cosmic IDE

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  13. Qt Creator icon
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    Qt Creator

     106 likes
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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.

    137 Qt Creator alternatives
    Qt Creator screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Qt Creator screenshot 1
    Qt Creator screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Code Formatting
    4.  C++
    5.  QT Based
    6.  Visual studio intergration
    7.  Debugging
    8.  Refactoring
    Qt Creator iconCosmic IDE Icon

    Qt Creator VS Cosmic IDE

    Is Qt Creator a good alternative to Cosmic IDE?
     

    • Qt Creator is the most popular commercial alternative to Cosmic IDE.

    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open SourceCosmic IDE is Free and Open Source
  14. Xcode icon
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    Xcode

     153 likes
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    Xcode 14 includes everything you need to develop, test, and distribute apps across all Apple platforms. Leverage the simplicity and power of Swift and SwiftUI with a new multiplatform app experience, code faster with enhanced editor features, and start testing and deploying from...

    61 Xcode alternatives
    Xcode screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Code Formatting
    4.  Portable
    5.  Git Support
    6.  Color coding
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  Full-Text Search
    12.  Color Picker
    13.  File Versioning
    14.  Objective-c
    15.  Storyboard
    16.  Exe Compiler
    Xcode iconCosmic IDE Icon

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  15. Squircle IDE icon
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    Squircle IDE

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    Squircle IDE currently supports coding in the following programming languages: ActionScript, C, C++, C#, Groovy, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Json, Julia, Kotlin, Lisp, Lua, Markdown, PHP, Python, Ruby, Shell, Smali, SQL, Toml, TypeScript, Visual Basic, XML and YAML.

    67 Squircle IDE alternatives
    Squircle IDE screenshot 1
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    +2
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Code Completion
    Squircle IDE iconCosmic IDE Icon

    Squircle IDE VS Cosmic IDE

    Is Squircle IDE a good alternative to Cosmic IDE?
     

    • Squircle IDE is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Cosmic IDE.

    • Squircle IDE is Free and Open SourceCosmic IDE is also Free and Open Source
    • Squircle IDE is LightweightCosmic IDE is not according to our users
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