Microsoft Small Basic Alternatives

Microsoft Small Basic is described as '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' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Small Basic for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Android apps. The best Microsoft Small Basic alternative is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Small Basic are Microsoft Visual Studio, Apache NetBeans, Code::Blocks and Aptana Studio.

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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.

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Microsoft Small Basic alternatives page was last updated Apr 12, 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...

    162 Eclipse alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    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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    • Some users think Eclipse is a great Microsoft Small Basic alternative, some don't.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Small Basic.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Small Basic.

    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Small Basic is Free and Proprietary
  2. Microsoft Visual Studio icon
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    Microsoft Visual Studio

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    Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft. It is used to develop computer programs for Microsoft Windows, as well as web sites, web applications and web services.

    110 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives
    Microsoft Visual Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • 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.  NET Framework
    6.  C-sharp
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Ad-free
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    • Microsoft Visual Studio is the most popular Web-based alternative to Microsoft Small Basic.

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Small Basic is Free and Proprietary
  4. Apache NetBeans icon
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    Apache NetBeans

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    A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. You get all the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and...

    109 Apache NetBeans alternatives
    Editor

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Trees
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    Linux

    Top Apache NetBeans Features

    1.  Java IDE
    2.  Refactoring
    3.  Code Formatting
    4. Git icon  Git Support
    5.  Embedded debugger
    6.  Built-in terminal emulation
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Code Completion
    11.  PHP IDE
    12.  Multiple languages
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    WeBuilder

    WeBuilder is a faster, smarter and more powerful all-in-one code editor for web developers. Clean interface, quick startup, superb flexibility and powerful features allow you to create and manage code written in HTML, CSS, JavaSc...

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    Code::Blocks

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    Code::Blocks is a free C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users. It is designed to be very extensible and fully configurable.

    61 Code::Blocks alternatives
    Code::Blocks screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Code::Blocks Features

    1.  C++
    2.  C support
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Portable
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Leadfeeder integration
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  7. Aptana Studio icon
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    Aptana Studio

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    Aptana Studio is a complete web development environment that combines powerful authoring tools with a collection of online hosting and collaboration services that help you and your team do more. Includes support for PHP, CSS, FTP, and more...

    125 Aptana Studio alternatives
    Aptana Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Aptana Studio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Support for FTP
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    Discontinued

    The last update is from Feb 2021 and the last release is from Jul 2018.

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  8. WebStorm icon
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    WebStorm

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    JetBrains WebStorm is a commercial IDE for JavaScript, CSS & HTML built on JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA platform.

    61 WebStorm alternatives
    WebStorm screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    WebStorm Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  Secure File Sharing
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  10. Qt Creator icon
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    Qt Creator

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    Qt Creator is a cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) built for the maximum developer experience. Qt Creator runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS desktop operating systems and allows developers to create software across desktop, mobile, and embedded platforms.

    137 Qt Creator alternatives
    Qt Creator screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Qt Creator screenshot 1
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    Qt Creator Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Code Formatting
    6.  C++
    7.  QT Based
    8.  Visual studio intergration
    9.  Debugging
    10.  Refactoring
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    • Qt Creator is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Small Basic.

    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open SourceMicrosoft Small Basic is Free and Proprietary
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    Lazarus

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    Lazarus is a cross-platform IDE for the Free Pascal compiler. It tries to offer a Delphi-like programming experience through its own 'Lazarus Component Library' and supporting many platforms like Windows, OSX, Linux, BSD, Android, iOS and more.

    29 Lazarus alternatives
    Running on Windows

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenSolaris
    An integrated UI running on Windows 10
    Running in Linux based OS
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    Lazarus Features

    1.  Rad
    2.  Visual design
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Code Formatting
    6.  Autocompletion
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Compiles to native assembly code
    10.  Object-oriented Language
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  12. MonoDevelop icon
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    MonoDevelop

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    MonoDevelop enables developers to write desktop and web applications on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. It also makes it easy to port .NET applications created with Visual Studio to Linux and Mac OS X maintaining a single code base for all platforms.

    29 MonoDevelop alternatives
    MonoDevelop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • .NET Framework
    • Xamarin Studio
    MonoDevelop screenshot 1
    MonoDevelop screenshot 2
    +3
    MonoDevelop screenshot 3

    MonoDevelop Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Code Completion
    3. Unity icon  Unity Integration
    4.  Visual Programming
    5.  NET Framework
    6.  Nuget
    Discontinued

    As of October 2021, the GitHub repository README has been updated to say "This project has not been built nor maintained since January 2020 and has been archived".

    MonoDevelop iconMicrosoft Small Basic Icon

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  13. Xcode icon
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    Xcode

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    Xcode 14 includes everything you need to develop, test, and distribute apps across all Apple platforms. Leverage the simplicity and power of Swift and SwiftUI with a new multiplatform app experience, code faster with enhanced editor features, and start testing and deploying from...

    61 Xcode alternatives
    Xcode screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Top Xcode Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Code Formatting
    4.  Portable
    5. Git icon  Git Support
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Autocompletion
    12.  Full-Text Search
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  14. KDevelop icon
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    KDevelop

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    A cross-platform IDE for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript and PHP.

    53 KDevelop alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    KDevelop in focus mode (tool views hidden).
    KDevelop with a dark theme

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  C++ support
    3. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    4.  C support
    5.  C++
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  15. Bloodshed Dev-C++ icon
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    Bloodshed Dev-C++

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    Bloodshed Dev-C++ is a full-featured Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for the C/C++ programming language. It uses Mingw port of GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) as it's compiler. Dev-C++ can also be used in combination with Cygwin or any other GCC based compiler.

    45 Bloodshed Dev-C++ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Bloodshed Dev-C++ Features

    1.  C++
    Discontinued

    No longer developed. Last version, 5 Beta 9.2 (4.9.9.2), released on February 21th 2005, is still downloadable, but a maintained version of Dev-C++ with updated code is Orwell Dev-C++ icon Orwell Dev-C++

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