MPLAB X IDE AlternativesCompilers and other similar apps like MPLAB X IDE

MPLAB X IDE is described as 'The MPLAB X IDE is the new graphical, integrated debugging tool set for all of Microchip’s more than 800 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit MCUs and digital signal controllers, and memory devices. It includes a feature-rich editor, source-level debugger, project manager, software' and is a Compiler in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MPLAB X IDE for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best MPLAB X IDE alternative is Code::Blocks, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MPLAB X IDE are Dcoder, AvalonStudio, DrPython and Embitz.

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The MPLAB X IDE is the new graphical, integrated debugging tool set for all of Microchip’s more than 800 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit MCUs and digital signal controllers, and memory devices. It includes a feature-rich editor,...

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MPLAB X IDE alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Code::Blocks icon

    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.

    59 Code::Blocks alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Code::Blocks screenshot 1

    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

    Code::Blocks VS MPLAB X IDE

     

    • Code::Blocks is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to MPLAB X IDE.

    • Code::Blocks is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MPLAB X IDE.

    • Code::Blocks is Free and Open SourceMPLAB X IDE is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Dcoder icon

    Dcoder

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    Dcoder is a mobile code compiler IDE for android, it lets you code on mobile anytime, anywhere in any programming language.

    56 Dcoder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Dcoder code on mobile, Drawer
    Dcoder mobile code compiler ide, multiple compiler support
    Dcoder compiler for android, Multiple Themes

    Dcoder Features

    1.  C++

    Dcoder VS MPLAB X IDE

     

    • Dcoder is the most popular Android alternative to MPLAB X IDE.

    • Dcoder is Free and ProprietaryMPLAB X IDE is Paid and Proprietary
  4. AvalonStudio icon

    AvalonStudio

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    An extensible, cross platform IDE written in C# for Embedded C/C++, .NET Core, Avalonia and Typescript.

    56 AvalonStudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    AvalonStudio screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit in February 2022

    AvalonStudio Features

    1.  C-sharp
    2.  C++

    AvalonStudio VS MPLAB X IDE

     

    • AvalonStudio is the most popular Mac alternative to MPLAB X IDE.

    • AvalonStudio is Free and Open SourceMPLAB X IDE is Paid and Proprietary
  5. DrPython icon

    DrPython

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    DrPython is a highly customizable text editor geared towards writing programs in Python quickly and easily. It is written in Python using the wxPython toolkit (which makes use of the Scintilla text control internally).

    21 DrPython alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main Window
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.11.4) is from April 2014.

    DrPython Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable

    DrPython VS MPLAB X IDE

     
  6. Embitz icon

    Embitz

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    Embitz is a free C/C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users working in the field of embedded software development Finally, an IDE with all the features you need and operation across different targets (ARM, MSP430, PIC, ...).

    136 Embitz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Embitz screenshot 1

    Embitz Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Embitz VS MPLAB X IDE

     
  7. CCS PCW Compiler icon

    CCS PCW Compiler

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    Intelligent and highly optimized CCS C compilers contain Standard C operators and Built-in Function libraries that are specific to PIC registers, providing developers with a powerful tool for accessing device hardware features from the C language level.

    5 CCS PCW Compiler alternatives

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    • Windows

    CCS PCW Compiler VS MPLAB X IDE

     

    • CCS PCW Compiler is the most popular commercial alternative to MPLAB X IDE.

    • CCS PCW Compiler is Paid and ProprietaryMPLAB X IDE is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. MPLAB IDE icon

    MPLAB IDE

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    The current version of MPLAB IDE is version 8. It is a 32-bit application on Microsoft Windows and includes several free software components for application development, hardware emulation and debugging.

    5 MPLAB IDE alternatives

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    • Windows

    MPLAB IDE VS MPLAB X IDE

     
  10. mikroC icon

    mikroC

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    mikroC is a full-featured ANSI C compiler for 5 different microcontroller architectures. It is the best solution for developing code for your favorite microcontroller. It features intuitive IDE, powerful compiler with advanced SSA optimizations, lots of hardware and software...

    5 mikroC alternatives

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    • Windows

    mikroC VS MPLAB X IDE

     
  11. PicBasicPro Compiler icon

    PicBasicPro Compiler

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    PBP is the industry standard BASIC programming language for Microchip's PIC microcontrollers.

    5 PicBasicPro Compiler alternatives

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    • Windows

    PicBasicPro Compiler VS MPLAB X IDE

     

  12. PicCBuilder

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    The PicCBuilder is an Eclipse plugin for allowing the use of Eclipse CDT as the editor and builder of projects for Microchip PIC microcontrollers. It creates makefiles that involke the C30 or C32 toolchain to generate the binary files.

    4 PicCBuilder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Eclipse Che
    • Eclipse

    PicCBuilder VS MPLAB X IDE

     

  13. CPIK

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    the C compiler for PIC18 devices.

    4 CPIK alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    CPIK VS MPLAB X IDE

     
  14. SDCC - Small Device C Compiler icon

    SDCC - Small Device C Compiler

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    SDCC is a retargettable, optimizing Standard C (ANSI C89, ISO C99, ISO C11) compiler suite that targets the Intel MCS51 based microprocessors (8031, 8032, 8051, 8052, etc.), Maxim (formerly Dallas) DS80C390 variants, Freescale (formerly Motorola) HC08 based (hc08, s08), Zilog...

    8 SDCC - Small Device C Compiler alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SDCC - Small Device C Compiler VS MPLAB X IDE

     
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