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The best Code Editor alternative to IDLE is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to IDLE and seven of them are Code Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Code Editor alternatives to IDLE are PyCharm, Wing Python IDE, Keypress Editor and Simple Code Editor.

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Default IDE which come installed with the Python programming language. It aims to be simple and intuitive, and is especially useful for programmers just learning Python. The editor has syntax highlighting, search features,...

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IDLE alternatives page was last updated Jul 16, 2019
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  1. 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...

    160 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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    Eclipse VS IDLE

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    • Eclipse is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to IDLE.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to IDLE.

    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceIDLE is also Free and Open Source
  2. PyCharm icon
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    PyCharm

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    Cross-platform IDE for Python and Django with refactoring capabilities, code completion, VCS integration, deployment, issue tracking, remote debugging, and Community Edition, though lacking database support and web technologies.

    73 PyCharm alternatives
    PyCharm screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    PyCharm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  IDE
    3.  Python IDE
    4.  Refactoring
    5.  Code Formatting
    6.  Embedded debugger
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Git Support
    9.  Git integration
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  Distraction-free
    12.  No Coding Required
    13.  Real time collaboration
    14.  Supports Python
    15.  GitHub Integration
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  4. Wing Python IDE icon
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    Wing Python IDE

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    Wing is a highly customizable Python IDE that uses both static and runtime code analysis to provide auto-completion, call tips, code documentation, goto-definition, find uses, refactoring, and many other features.

    35 Wing Python IDE alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Python IDE
    2.  Mercurial support
    3.  Embedded debugger
    4.  Remote Debugging
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  GitHub Integration
    7.  Project overview
    8.  Django
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    Wing Python IDE VS IDLE

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    • Wing Python IDE is the most popular commercial alternative to IDLE.

    • Wing Python IDE is Paid and ProprietaryIDLE is Free and Open Source
    • Wing Python IDE is LightweightIDLE is not according to our users
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    Keypress Editor

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    A new code editor for Chrome and ChromeOS.

    141 Keypress Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Coding
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  6. Simple Code Editor icon
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    Simple Code Editor

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    Features of Simple Code Editor include: Theming, Emmet support, a minimalist interface, syntax highlighting, and more.

    135 Simple Code Editor alternatives
    Simple Code Editor in CSS mode with light theme

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Simple Code Editor Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Coding
    Simple Code Editor in CSS mode with dark theme
    Simple Code Editor in HTML mode with light theme
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    Discontinued

    Website no longer available: http://simplecodeeditor.neocities.org/

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    Mu Editor

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    Mu is a Python code editor for beginner programmers based on extensive feedback given by teachers and learners. Mu has only the most essential features, so users are not intimidated by a baffling interface.

    13 Mu Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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    expressPython

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    expressPython is a small, fast Python 3 editor built with C++ and Qt for learning and competitive programming.

    7 expressPython alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    expressPython Features

    1.  Python IDE
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