Xojo AlternativesIDEs and other similar apps like Xojo

Xojo is described as 'Real Software and Real Studio are now Xojo. Create your own apps, like commercial or in house apps, games, utilities and more with Xojo! This object-oriented multi-platform development tool enables ordinary people to create extraordinary apps for the Desktop, Web, Console, and' and is a IDE in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Xojo for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best Xojo alternative is Microsoft Visual Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Microsoft Visual Studio or Lazarus. Other great apps like Xojo are PureBasic, Notepad.exe, Delphi and B4X.

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  1. Microsoft Visual Studio icon

    Microsoft Visual Studio

     941 likes

    Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for building diverse digital solutions. It supports over 36 programming languages, includes a code editor with IntelliSense, a debugger, and designers for GUI, web, and databases. The Community edition is free and integrates with GitHub Copilot.

    112 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
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    Microsoft Visual Studio vs Xojo Comments
    Guest
    Negative
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    Xojo at least makes an attempt to be cross platform. Application source code developed on it works (often with only minor changes) on Mac, Linux and Windows. Significant portions of such source can be used for either an iOS app or a web app (CGI). Their web app concept redefines RAD tool.

    Guest
    Negative
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    It's not properly cross-platform and the tight, compact design of Xojo is the exact opposite of the sprawl of .NET. There is practically zero overlap.

    Guest
    Positive
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    Visual Studio is easily compatible with Windows and Linux OS's. Apple attempts to make it difficult to program by necessitating the use of the horrible XCode product, and Visual Studio makes it possible to work-around Apples' poor operating systems. Visual Studio is a good alternative to Xojo.

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryXojo is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Lazarus icon

    Lazarus

     132 likes

    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.

    33 Lazarus alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenSolaris
    Running on Windows
     
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    Lazarus vs Xojo Comments
    tuva-hayabi
    Negative
    0

    Lazarus is a great IDE, no question, but it is based upon the Pascal programming language, and Xojo, on the other hand, is a modern basic dialect, so they can’t be compared actually in my opinion.

    Guest
    Positive
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    Lazarus is backed by a large community, has plenty of add-ons, is open source and free. The Free Pascal compiler that backs it is well mature and performant. It is possible to translate programs from other dialects of pascal including turbo, apple and delphi.

    • Lazarus is Free and Open SourceXojo is Paid and Proprietary
    • Lazarus is LightweightXojo is not according to our users
  4. Xcode icon

    Xcode

     160 likes

    Xcode offers the tools you need to develop, test, and distribute apps for Apple platforms, including predictive code completion, generative intelligence powered by the best coding models and agents, advanced profiling and debugging tools, and simulators for Apple devices.

    52 Xcode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Notepad.exe icon
    Notepad.exe

    Lightweight macOS code editor. Skip the setup, write code, run instantly. Built-in iOS simulator, AI assistance, and Linux support.

    https://notepadexe.com
    Learn More
  6. PureBasic icon

    PureBasic

     20 likes

    PureBasic is a native 32 bit and 64 bit programming language based on established BASIC rules. The key features of PureBasic are portability (Windows, Linux, macOS and AmigaOS are currently supported), the production of very fast and highly optimized executables and, of course...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS
    IDE on Windows
     
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    PureBasic vs Xojo Comments
    Guest
    Negative
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    Cannot build for other platforms, doesn't work on OS X.

    • PureBasic is Freemium and ProprietaryXojo is Paid and Proprietary
    • PureBasic is a Programming Language Xojo is an IDE
  8. Notepad.exe icon

    Notepad.exe

     5 likes

    Lightweight macOS code editor. Skip the setup, write code, run instantly. Built-in iOS simulator, AI assistance, and Linux support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Notepad.exe screenshot 1
     
  9. Delphi icon

    Delphi

     61 likes

    Embarcadero Delphi, formerly CodeGear Delphi and Borland Delphi, is a software development environment for Microsoft Windows applications originally developed by Borland and now owned and developed by Embarcadero Technologies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Delphi 10.3 Rio - Visual designer
     
  10. B4X icon

    B4X

     52 likes

    Cross platform development tools for native iOS, Android, desktop and server applications. B4X is a Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool for real world apps. The programming language is a modern version of Visual Basic.

    72 B4X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. My Visual Database icon

    My Visual Database

     20 likes

    A simple development environment databases, without the help of specialists and programming skills, you will create a Windows application databases. It can be as simple telephone directory and accounting system in your business.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    My Visual Database vs Xojo Comments
    WinchesterDanny
    Negative
    0

    does not support scripting, only supports WinOS, 0 tutorials + 0 support, generally it is not fair to compare Xojo with such a low software..not even close to it

    • My Visual Database is Paid and ProprietaryXojo is also Paid and Proprietary
    • My Visual Database is a Database Management Tool Xojo is an IDE
  12. DecSoft App Builder icon

    DecSoft App Builder

     2 likes

    Professional visual integrated development environment to create modern HTML5 apps, Web Apps, Progressive Web Apps, Web Extensions and Hybrid apps for both mobile and desktop browsers, Android, iOS, Windows and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    The Welcome page
     
  13. Microsoft Small Basic icon

    Microsoft Small Basic

     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
    Main Development Window
     
  14. HyperXTalk icon

    HyperXTalk

     1 like

    HyperXTalk is an open-source, cross-platform development environment inspired by the simplicity of HyperCard. It lets you build desktop applications using a natural, human-readable scripting language that reads almost like plain English — no complex syntax or boilerplate...

    2 HyperXTalk alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    Code editor
     
  15. FreeBASIC icon

    FreeBASIC

     26 likes

    FreeBASIC is a completely free, open-source, 32-bit BASIC compiler, with syntax similar to MS-QuickBASIC, that adds new features such as pointers, unsigned data types, inline assembly, object orientation, and many others.

    66 FreeBASIC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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