Gambas AlternativesIDEs and other similar apps like Gambas

Gambas is described as 'Full-featured object language and development environment built on a BASIC interpreter. It is released under the GNU General Public Licence. Its architecture is largely inspired by Java. Gambas is made up of: a compiler, an interpreter, an archiver, a scripter, a' and is a IDE in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Gambas for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Gambas alternative is Microsoft Visual Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Microsoft Visual Studio or B4X. Other great apps like Gambas are Microsoft Small Basic, Xojo, LiveCode and Cevelop.

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  1. 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.

    108 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
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    • Microsoft Visual Studio is the most popular Web-based & Windows alternative to Gambas.

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is the most popular free alternative to Gambas.

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryGambas is Free and Open Source
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    B4X

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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.

    71 B4X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • B4X is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Gambas.

    • B4X is Freemium and ProprietaryGambas is Free and Open Source
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    PureBasic

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    PureBasic is a native 32 bit and 64 bit programming language based on established BASIC rules. The key features of PureBasic are portability (Windows, Linux, macOS and AmigaOS are currently supported), the production of very fast and highly optimized executables and, of course...

    18 PureBasic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS
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    • PureBasic is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Gambas.

    • PureBasic is Freemium and ProprietaryGambas is Free and Open Source
  5. Microsoft Small Basic icon

    Microsoft Small Basic

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    Microsoft Small Basic puts the fun back into computer programming. With a friendly development environment that is very easy to master, it eases both kids and adults into the world of programming.

    66 Microsoft Small Basic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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  6. Xojo icon

    Xojo

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    Real Software and Real Studio are now Xojo. Create your own apps, like commercial or in house apps, games, utilities and more with Xojo! This object-oriented multi-platform development tool enables ordinary people to create extraordinary apps for the Desktop, Web, Console, and...

    37 Xojo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Xojo is the most popular commercial alternative to Gambas.

    • Xojo is Paid and ProprietaryGambas is Free and Open Source
  7. LiveCode icon

    LiveCode

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    Enables development of cross-platform applications from a single codebase with minimal modification, offering native deployment on Windows, Mac, Linux, web browsers, servers, and mobile devices, with both open-source and proprietary licensing options for royalty-free distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • LiveCode is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Gambas.

    • LiveCode is Paid and ProprietaryGambas is Free and Open Source
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    Cevelop

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    The C++ IDE for professional developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. React Studio icon

    React Studio

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    React Studio lets you create components either visually or in code, then use them interchangeably in your designs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Pelles C icon

    Pelles C

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    Pelles C is a comprehensive development suite that can help you create apps compatible with Windows and ARM platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. VisualNEO Win icon

    VisualNEO Win

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    Create Windows software with VisualNEO, the easiest tool to develop powerful applications. Integrates an IDE with a simple and extensible programming language. Wizards and forms help beginners to learn programming while still great for pros.

    20 VisualNEO Win alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Easy code

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    Easy Code is the visual assembly programming environment made to build 32-bit Windows applications. The Easy Code interface, looking like Visual Basic, allows you to program Windows assembler applications (executable files, dynamic and static libreries, COFF object files...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Easy code is the most popular Open Source alternative to Gambas.

    • Easy code is Free and Open SourceGambas is also Free and Open Source
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    MASM Builder

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    MASM Builder is a free Integrated Development Environment IDE for developing 32-bit Windows programs using the Assembler. MASM Builder contains many useful features which will assist you in creating Windows API based programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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