roobuilder AlternativesIDEs and other similar apps like roobuilder

roobuilder is described as 'It's a cross between Glade / Visual Studio — the idea is that most 'action' code for an application is actually quite simple - so entering the code on the event handlers for a widget makes the proximity of code to action better' and is a IDE in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to roobuilder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Web-based apps. The best roobuilder alternative is Visual Studio Code, which is free. Other great apps like roobuilder are VSCodium, Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse and Apache NetBeans.

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  1. Visual Studio Code icon

    Visual Studio Code

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    Free and extensible code editor with built-in Git support, smart IntelliSense, integrated debugger, 30,000+ extensions, works offline, supports markdown and syntax highlighting for numerous languages.

    201 Visual Studio Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Snapcraft
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    • Visual Studio Code is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to roobuilder.

    • Visual Studio Code is the most popular free alternative to roobuilder.

    • Visual Studio Code is Free and Proprietaryroobuilder is Free and Open Source
    • Visual Studio Code is Customizableroobuilder is not according to our users
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    VSCodium

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    This repository contains a build file to generate FLOSS release binaries of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS") project, the open source core of the proprietary Visual Studio Code.

    194 VSCodium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Snapcraft
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • VSCodium is the most popular Open Source alternative to roobuilder.

    • VSCodium is Free and Open Sourceroobuilder is also Free and Open Source
    • VSCodium is Customizable and Privacy focusedroobuilder is not according to our users
  4. Microsoft Visual Studio icon

    Microsoft Visual Studio

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    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.

    109 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
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  6. Eclipse icon

    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...

    148 Eclipse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    eclipse on windows 10
     
  7. Apache NetBeans icon

    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...

    98 Apache NetBeans alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Editor
     
  8. IntelliJ IDEA icon

    IntelliJ IDEA

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    IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.

    58 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    IntelliJ IDEA interface overview: the Project tool window (left) outlines the code structure and the Editor (right) is used to read, write, and explore the source code.
     
  10. PyCharm icon

    PyCharm

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    Cross-platform IDE for Python and Django with refactoring capabilities, code completion, VCS integration, deployment, issue tracking, remote debugging, and Community Edition, though lacking database support and web technologies.

    56 PyCharm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  11. Windsurf Editor icon

    Windsurf Editor

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    Windsurf Editor is an IDE merging AI and developers for lockstep collaboration with Cascade capabilities, boosting speed and contextual coding through copilot and agent-like systems across Mac, Windows, and Linux.

    59 Windsurf Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. 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.

    60 Code::Blocks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  13. RStudio icon

    RStudio

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    RStudio™ is an integrated development environment (IDE) for R. RStudio combines an intuitive user interface with powerful coding tools to help you get the most out of R.

    59 RStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce
    RStudio on Windows
     
  14. Lazarus icon

    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.

    32 Lazarus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenSolaris
    Running on Windows
     
  15. Qt Creator icon

    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.

    129 Qt Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Qt Creator is the most popular commercial alternative to roobuilder.

    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open Sourceroobuilder is Free and Open Source
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