Script Debugger AlternativesIDEs and other similar apps like Script Debugger

Script Debugger is described as '4.5 provides everything you need to quickly and easily author AppleScripts that work. No other scripting tool can match Script Debugger’s capabilities for creating, editing and debugging AppleScripts' and is a IDE in the development category. There are four alternatives to Script Debugger for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad. The best Script Debugger alternative is Xcode, which is free. Other great apps like Script Debugger are AppleScript Editor, xtool and Apple Developer.

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Script Debugger alternatives page was last updated Jun 26, 2025
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  1. Xcode icon

    Xcode

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    Xcode 14 includes everything you need to develop, test, and distribute apps across all Apple platforms. Leverage the simplicity and power of Swift and SwiftUI with a new multiplatform app experience, code faster with enhanced editor features, and start testing and deploying from...

    49 Xcode alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Code Formatting
    4.  Portable
    5. Git icon  Git Support
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Autocompletion
    12.  Full-Text Search

    Xcode VS Script Debugger

     

    • Xcode is the most popular Mac alternative to Script Debugger.

    • Xcode is the most popular free alternative to Script Debugger.

    • Xcode is Free and ProprietaryScript Debugger is Paid and Proprietary
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    AppleScript Editor

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    Everything you need to start automating tasks with AppleScript.

    AppleScript is a powerful and versatile scripting language built into Mac OS X. You can use AppleScript to create shortcuts, automate repetitive tasks, or even make custom applications that save you a great amount o.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    AppleScript Editor Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Applescript

    AppleScript Editor VS Script Debugger

     
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    xtool

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    xtool is a cross-platform (Linux/WSL/macOS) tool that replicates Xcode functionality with open standards.

    51 xtool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
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    xtool Features

    1.  Swift

    xtool VS Script Debugger

     

    • xtool is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Script Debugger.

    • xtool is Free and ProprietaryScript Debugger is Paid and Proprietary
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    Apple Developer

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    Watch keynotes and more!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Apple Developer Features

    Apple Developer VS Script Debugger

     
    Comments about Apple Developer as an Alternative to Script Debugger
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    Negative Aug 19, 2024
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    Script Debugger is a code editor / compiler / IDE. Apple Developer is a video streaming platform. They're not related at all.

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    • Apple Developer is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Script Debugger.

    • Apple Developer is Free and ProprietaryScript Debugger is Paid and Proprietary
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