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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 Jan 10, 2025
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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...

    162 Eclipse alternatives
    eclipse on windows 10

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    eclipse on macOS

    Top Eclipse Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  C++
    4.  Refactoring
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Portable
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Code Formatting
    12.  Batch Editing
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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.

    74 PyCharm alternatives
    PyCharm screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  Python IDE
    3.  Refactoring
    4.  Code Formatting
    5.  Embedded debugger
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Syntax Highlighting
    10. Git icon  Git Support
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12. Git icon  Git integration
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    it has a vast keyword library

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    • PyCharm is Freemium and Open SourceIDLE is Free and Open Source
    • PyCharm is Privacy focused and LightweightIDLE is not according to our users
  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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    • 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 icon  GitHub Integration
    7.  Project overview
    8.  Django
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    Wing Python IDE VS IDLE

    Is Wing Python IDE a good alternative to IDLE?
     

    • 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

    Keypress Editor Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  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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