Github Codespaces AlternativesCode Editors and other similar apps like Github Codespaces

Github Codespaces is described as 'GitHub Codespaces is an instant, cloud-based development environment that uses a container to provide you with common languages, tools, and utilities for development. GitHub Codespaces is also configurable, allowing you to create a customized development environment for your' and is a Code Editor in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Github Codespaces for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Github Codespaces alternative is Vim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Github Codespaces are Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Edit and Pulsar Editor.

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  1. Vim icon

    Vim

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    Vim ("Vi IMproved") is an advanced text editor that allows syntax highlighting, word completion and has a huge amount of contributed content. It also has a GUI version called GVim.

    212 Vim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • OpenSolaris
    • MorphOS
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    • Vim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • Vim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • Vim is Free and Open SourceGithub Codespaces is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Vim is LightweightGithub Codespaces is not according to our users
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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...

    146 Eclipse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    eclipse on windows 10
     
  4. IntelliJ IDEA icon

    IntelliJ IDEA

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    IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.

    58 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    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.
     
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    IntelliJ IDEA is an IDE, not a cloud based development system.

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    • IntelliJ IDEA is Freemium and Open SourceGithub Codespaces is Freemium and Proprietary
    • IntelliJ IDEA is Privacy focusedGithub Codespaces is not according to our users
  5. Edit icon

    Edit

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    Open-source command-line text editor for Windows with a modern interface inspired by MS-DOS Editor, featuring key bindings, lightweight build under 250KB, multi-file handling with ctrl + P, keyboard-optimized navigation, and direct file editing for developers.

    59 Edit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Edit screenshot 1
     
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    AWS Cloud9

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    A comprehensive browser-based IDE providing full development environment features with an integrated Linux terminal, powerful team collaboration tools, plugin flexibility, and easy project portability. Available for local or cloud use with an AWS account requirement.

    54 AWS Cloud9 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Amazon Web Services
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • AWS Cloud9 is the most popular SaaS alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • AWS Cloud9 is Freemium and ProprietaryGithub Codespaces is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Cosmic IDE

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    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?

    53 Cosmic IDE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Cosmic IDE is the most popular Android alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • Cosmic IDE is Free and Open SourceGithub Codespaces is Freemium and Proprietary
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    DevPod

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    DevPod is infrastructure-independent and client-only, which makes it incredibly easy to get started with. Codespaces but open-source, client-only and unopinionated. Works with any infra, any programming language, any IDE, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. Ona (Previously Gitpod) icon

    Ona (Previously Gitpod)

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    Ona is an open-source developer platform automating the provisioning of ready-to-code development environments.

    16 Ona (Previously Gitpod) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Ona (Previously Gitpod) is the most popular Web-based alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • Ona (Previously Gitpod) is Freemium and Open SourceGithub Codespaces is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Daytona

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    Daytona is the enterprise-grade Codespaces alternative for managing self-hosted, secure and standardized development environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Docker
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    • Daytona is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • Daytona is Free and Open SourceGithub Codespaces is Freemium and Proprietary
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    PythonAnywhere

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    PythonAnywhere is a Python development and hosting environment that displays in your web browser and runs on cloud servers. The servers are already set up with everything you need: hundreds of useful Python packages and web frameworks are supported out of the box.

    55 PythonAnywhere alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Front page
     
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    DDEV

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    Local or cloud development environment for web developers. Powered by Docker. But without the complexities of bespoke configuration.

    19 DDEV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    IDE and DDEV
     
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