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The best Programming Language alternative to Q# is Python, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Q# and loads of them are Programming Languages so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Programming Language alternatives to Q# are JavaScript, Java, C++ and Rust.

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Q# (pronounced as Q sharp) is a domain-specific programming language used for expressing quantum algorithms. It was initially released to the public by Microsoft as part of the Quantum Development Kit.

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Q# alternatives page was last updated Jul 7, 2023
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  1. Python icon

    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.

    93 Python alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • AROS
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • OpenSolaris
    • MorphOS
    Python screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  High Level
    2.  Object-oriented Language
    3.  Dynamic typing
    4.  Modular System
    5.  Garbage Collection
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Interpreted language
    8.  Portable
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Rad

    Python VS Q#

     

    • Python is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Q#.

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

    • Python is Free and Open SourceQ# is also Free and Open Source
    • Python is LightweightQ# is not according to our users
  2. JavaScript icon

    JavaScript

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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.

    61 JavaScript alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AROS
    • Haiku
    JavaScript screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Asynchronous
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Interpreted language
    4.  Dynamic typing
    5.  Programmers Documentation
    6.  Extensibility
    7.  Portable
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Prototype-based inheritance

    JavaScript VS Q#

     

    • JavaScript is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Q#.

    • JavaScript is Free and Open SourceQ# is also Free and Open Source
    • JavaScript is LightweightQ# is not according to our users
  4. Java icon

    Java

     654 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

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Blackberry 10
    • Kindle Fire
    Java screenshot 1

    Java Features

    1.  Garbage Collection
    2.  Statically Typed Language
    3.  Object-oriented Language
    4.  Coding
    5.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    6.  Stringent Programming Language

    Java VS Q#

     

    • Java is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Q#.

    • Java is Free Personal and Open SourceQ# is Free and Open Source
  5. C++ icon

    C++

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    C++ is a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose, powerful programming language. It is regarded as an intermediate-level language, as it comprises a combination of both high-level and low-level language features.

    68 C++ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    C++ screenshot 1

    C++ Features

    1.  Compiled Language
    2.  Manual memory management
    3.  Systems programming
    4.  Object-oriented Language
    5.  Statically Typed Language
    6.  Portable

    C++ VS Q#

     
  6. Rust icon

    Rust

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    Rust is a multi-paradigm, general-purpose programming language that emphasizes performance, type safety, and concurrency. It enforces memory safety—meaning that all references point to valid memory—without a garbage collector.

    47 Rust alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Rust screenshot 1

    Rust Features

    1.  Typesafe
    2.  Compiler Explanations
    3.  Static typing
    4.  Pattern matching
    5.  Package Manager
    6.  Compiled Language
    7.  Portable
    8.  Test case management
    9.  Abstract Data Types

    Rust VS Q#

     
  7. C# icon

    C#

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    C# is a multi-paradigm programming language encompassing strong typing, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented (class-based), and component-oriented programming disciplines.

    80 C# alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    C# screenshot 1

    C# Features

    1.  Compiled Language
    2.  Object-oriented Language

    C# VS Q#

     
  9. Go (Programming Language) icon

    Go (Programming Language)

     148 likes
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    Open-source programming language by Google, offering C-style syntax and automatic memory management. Features built-in concurrency and vast libraries, ideal for cloud services, web, and CLI development, supporting DevOps with fast builds and an expansive ecosystem.

    69 Go (Programming Language) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
    Go (Programming Language) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Compiled Language
    2.  Object-oriented Language
    3.  Test case management
    4.  Readability
    5.  Performance Monitoring
    6.  Static typing
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Class inheritance
    10.  Typesafe
    11.  Garbage Collection
    12.  Statically Typed Language

    Go (Programming Language) VS Q#

     

    • Go (Programming Language) is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Q#.

    • Go (Programming Language) is Free and Open SourceQ# is also Free and Open Source
    • Go (Programming Language) is LightweightQ# is not according to our users
  10. Lua icon

    Lua

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    Lua is a powerful, fast, lightweight, embeddable scripting language.

    Lua combines simple procedural syntax with powerful data description constructs based on associative arrays and extensible semantics. Lua is dynamically typed, runs by interpreting bytecode for a register-based.

    82 Lua alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • Playstation
    • MorphOS
    Lua screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Embeddable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Configuration
    4.  Command line interface

    Lua VS Q#

     
  11. Ruby icon

    Ruby

     265 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.

    78 Ruby alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Ruby screenshot 1

    Ruby Features

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

    Ruby VS Q#

     
  12. Perl icon

    Perl

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

    76 Perl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Shell integration
    4.  Text processing

    Perl VS Q#

     
  13. Nim (programming language) icon

    Nim (programming language)

     39 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.

    90 Nim (programming language) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Nim (programming language) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Nim (programming language) VS Q#

     
  14. Dart icon

    Dart

     79 likes
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    Dart (originally called Dash) is a Web programming language developed by Google. It was unveiled at the GOTO conference in Aarhus, 2011 October 10-12. The goal of Dart is "ultimately to replace JavaScript as the lingua franca of web development on the open web platform.

    73 Dart alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Dart screenshot 1

    Dart Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Dart VS Q#

     
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