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The best Programming Language alternative to Raku is Python, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Raku and 14 are Programming Languages so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Programming Language alternatives to Raku are JavaScript, Java, PHP and Ruby.

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Raku unifies many great ideas that aren't usually found in other programming languages. While several other languages offer some of these features, none of them offer all.

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Raku alternatives page was last updated Jul 6, 2023
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  1. Python icon
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    Python

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    Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, extensible programming language. It provides an extraordinary combination of clarity and versatility, and is free and comprehensively ported.

    91 Python alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • AROS
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • OpenSolaris
    • MorphOS
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    The Python 3.1 interpreter running in a GNOME Terminal

    Top Python Features

    1.  High Level
    2.  Object-oriented Language
    3.  Dynamic typing
    4.  Modular System
    5.  Garbage Collection
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Lightweight
    8.  Interpreted language
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Portable
    11.  Rad
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    • Python is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Raku.

    • Python is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Raku.

    • Python is Free and Open SourceRaku is also Free and Open Source
    • Python is LightweightRaku is not according to our users
  2. JavaScript icon
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    JavaScript

     610 likes
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    JavaScript (sometimes shortened to JS) is a lightweight, interpreted, object-oriented language with first-class functions, most known as the scripting language for Web pages, but also used in many non-browser environments.

    67 JavaScript alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AROS
    • Haiku
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    JavaScript Features

    1.  Asynchronous
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Interpreted language
    4.  Dynamic typing
    5.  Programmers Documentation
    6.  Extensibility
    7.  Portable
    8.  Lightweight
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Prototype-based inheritance
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    • JavaScript is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Raku.

    • JavaScript is Free and Open SourceRaku is also Free and Open Source
    • JavaScript is LightweightRaku is not according to our users
  4. Java icon
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    Java

     647 likes
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    Java is a general-purpose computer programming language that is concurrent, class-based, object-oriented, and specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible.

    73 Java alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Blackberry 10
    • Kindle Fire
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    Java Features

    1.  Garbage Collection
    2.  Statically Typed Language
    3.  Object-oriented Language
    4.  Coding
    5.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    6.  Stringent Programming Language
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    • Java is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Raku.

    • Java is Free Personal and Open SourceRaku is Free and Open Source
  5. PHP icon
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    PHP

     462 likes
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    PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.

    43 PHP alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PHP

    PHP Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Object-oriented Language
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  6. Ruby icon
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    Ruby

     264 likes
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    Ruby is a dynamic, reflective, general purpose object-oriented programming language that combines syntax inspired by Perl with Smalltalk-like features. Ruby originated in Japan during the mid-1990s and was initially developed and designed by Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto.

    79 Ruby alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku

    Ruby Features

    1.  Dynamic typing
    2.  Blocks
    3.  Object-oriented Language
    4.  Text processing
    5.  Interpreter
    6.  Native extension libraries
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  7. Perl icon
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    Perl

     136 likes
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    Perl is a high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, dynamic programming language with over 22 years of development.

    78 Perl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku

    Perl Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Shell integration
    5.  Text processing
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  9. Nim (programming language) icon
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    Nim (programming language)

     37 likes
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    Nim is a statically typed, imperative programming language with a powerful macro system that tries to give the programmer ultimate power without compromises on runtime efficiency.

    88 Nim (programming language) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Nim (programming language) Features

    1.  Compiled Language
    2.  Imperative Language
    3.  Systems programming
    4.  Static typing
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Lightweight
    9.  Object-oriented Language
    10.  Lisp-like
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  10. Haskell icon
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    Haskell

     65 likes
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    Haskell is an advanced purely-functional programming language. An open-source product of more than twenty years of cutting-edge research, it allows rapid development of robust, concise, correct software.

    68 Haskell alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Haskell Features

    1.  Functional Language
    2.  Static typing
    3.  Tail Call Optimization
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Lightweight
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  11. Bosque icon
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    Bosque

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    The Bosque programming language is an experiment in regularized design for a machine assisted rapid and reliable software development lifecycle.

    50 Bosque alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD

    Bosque Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
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  12. MicroPython icon
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    MicroPython

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    MicroPython aims to implement the Python 3.4 standard (with selected features from later versions) with respect to language syntax, and most of the features of MicroPython are identical to those described by the “Language Reference” documentation at docs.python.org.

    63 MicroPython alternatives
    MicroPython on Unicorn

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD

    MicroPython Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Python-based
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    • MicroPython is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Raku.

    • MicroPython is Free and Open SourceRaku is also Free and Open Source
    • MicroPython is LightweightRaku is not according to our users
  13. Mojo icon
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    Mojo

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    The Mojo Programming Language Mojo is a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) programming language developed by Modular Inc. First released in May 2023, it is designed to become a superset of Python, with the performance of C.

    55 Mojo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD

    Mojo Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Rolling Release
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Object-oriented Language
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  14. Huginn Programming Language

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    Programming language with no quirks, so simple every child can master it.

    9 Huginn Programming Language alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris

    Huginn Programming Language Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable
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