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, Linux, Mac,.NET Framework and SaaS 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 PureBasic or B4X. Other great apps like Gambas are LiveCode, Xojo, React Studio and Cevelop.

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Gambas is a 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...

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    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 C...

    108 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives
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    • Free Personal • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
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    Top Microsoft Visual Studio Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  Embedded debugger
    3.  NET Support
    4.  Nuget
    5.  VB.NET support
    6.  NET Framework
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required
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    Microsoft Visual Studio VS Gambas

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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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    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...

    19 PureBasic alternatives
    IDE on Windows

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS

    PureBasic Features

    1.  Native application
    2.  Procedurally generated
    IDE on Linux
    IDE on Mac
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    PureBasic VS Gambas

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

    • PureBasic is Freemium 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.

    95 B4X alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    B4X Features

    1.  Multiplatform
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Native Java Libraries
    4.  Autocompletion
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Code Formatting
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Rad
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    B4X VS Gambas

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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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    LiveCode

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    It is Both Under the GPL and it is also Proprietary if using the GPL version the software you make is required to be under the GPL.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    LiveCode Features

    1.  Live editing
    2.  GPLv3
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    LiveCode VS Gambas

    Is LiveCode a good alternative to Gambas?
     

    • LiveCode is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Gambas.

    • LiveCode is the most popular commercial alternative to Gambas.

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

    35 Xojo alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Xojo Features

    1.  Raspberry Pi Development
    2.  Rad
    3.  GUI Designer
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    React Studio

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

    10 React Studio alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    React Studio Features

    1.  Rad
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    Cevelop

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    The C++ IDE for professional developers.

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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Cevelop Features

    1.  C++
    2.  Refactoring
    3.  Coding
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    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
    Main Development Window

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework

    Microsoft Small Basic Features

    1.  NET Framework
    A Small Basic GraphicsWindow
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    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
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    • Windows

    VisualNEO Win Features

    1.  Powerful Application Manager
    2.  NeoDBPro plugin
    3.  Exe Compiler
    4.  Creativity
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    VisualNEO Win VS Gambas

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    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.

    59 Pelles C alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • 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...

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Easy code VS Gambas

    Is Easy code a good alternative to Gambas?
     

    • 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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    HotBasic

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    The HotBasic compiler uses an extended BASIC language to produce CONSOLE, CGI, GUI, DLL, and OBJ application types. With HotBasic, developers create truly compiled Windows and Linux applications with a tiny footprint and rock-solid stability.

    7 HotBasic alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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