Microsoft Visual Studio Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Visual Studio is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Visual Studio Code, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visual Studio and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft Visual Studio are Eclipse, VSCodium, MonoDevelop and Code::Blocks.

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Microsoft Visual Studio is an IDE used to create programs, apps, websites, and web services using various frameworks. It supports multiple languages and offers tools for coding, debugging, and design.

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Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives page was last updated Feb 24, 2025
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  1. JetBrains Rider icon

    JetBrains Rider

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    JetBrains Rider is a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for developing .NET applications. With its intuitive and feature-rich interface, Rider provides developers with a seamless coding experience across multiple platforms, including Windows...

    15 JetBrains Rider alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    JetBrains Rider screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  C#
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  NET Support
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Automatic content formatting

    JetBrains Rider VS Microsoft Visual Studio

     
    Comments about JetBrains Rider as an Alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio
    Most Recent Comment
    Ola Johansson
    Positive •May 1, 2023
    0

    The most similar to VS. Actually better at many things, and real cross-platform.

    Guest
    Positive •Nov 8, 2019
    3

    Rider is Resharper... but as a standalone IDE. It is a full blown IDE voor C# and .NET, complete with extensive code completion, peek (decompile) and refactoring

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 11, 2020
    0

    Though Rider costs money it has been a great development tool for my team.

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    • Almost everyone thinks JetBrains Rider is a great Microsoft Visual Studio alternative.

    • JetBrains Rider is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visual Studio is also Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. 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.

    61 PyCharm alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    PyCharm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  Python IDE
    3.  Refactoring
    4.  Code Formatting
    5.  Embedded debugger
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10. Git icon  Git Support
    11.  File Versioning
    12. Git icon  Git integration

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    Comments about PyCharm as an Alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio
    Guest
    Positive •Oct 13, 2022
    0

    It supports proper Python.

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    • Some users think PyCharm is a great Microsoft Visual Studio alternative, some don't.

    • PyCharm is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • PyCharm is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Visual Studio is not according to our users
  4. IntelliJ IDEA icon

    IntelliJ IDEA

     427 likes
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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.

    57 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    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.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Autocompletion
    9.  Spell Checking
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  No registration required
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

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    Comments about IntelliJ IDEA as an Alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio
    Guest
    Negative •Jan 4, 2018
    10

    This is only designed for Java not .net.

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    • Some users think IntelliJ IDEA is a great Microsoft Visual Studio alternative, some don't.

    • IntelliJ IDEA is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. 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.

    28 Lazarus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenSolaris
    Running on Windows

    Lazarus Features

    1.  Rad
    2.  Visual design
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Code Formatting
    6.  Autocompletion
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Compiles to native assembly code
    10.  Object-oriented Language

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    Comments about Lazarus as an Alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio
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    gnusensei
    Positive •Feb 5, 2022
    1

    Lazarus GUI designer is nice and easy to use. Drag and drop works without much hassles about layouting.

    Guest
    Positive •Jul 9, 2020
    3

    Because of license agreement, you can create unlimited codes by using Lazarus but VS has limits in license agreement

    Guest
    Positive •Nov 3, 2016
    5

    Open Source done entirely in an independent language very like TurboPascal (Delphi).

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    • Most users think Lazarus is a great Microsoft Visual Studio alternative.

    • Lazarus is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. WebStorm icon

    WebStorm

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    JetBrains WebStorm is a commercial IDE for JavaScript, CSS & HTML built on JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA platform.

    58 WebStorm alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WebStorm screenshot 1

    WebStorm Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  Secure File Sharing

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    CLion

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    The intelligent cross-platform C/C++ IDE. CLion is a new IDE that helps you be more productive while developing apps with C and C++ for Windows, Linux and OS X. Take advantage of proven JetBrains expertise in code quality, efficient code navigation, smart code completion...

    20 CLion alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • IntelliJ IDEA

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  C support
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Code generation
    7.  Built-in terminal emulation
    8.  C++
    9.  Automatic Indentation

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    Comments about CLion as an Alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio
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    Greenskid
    Positive •Mar 24, 2018
    1

    Its cross platform and bring the benefits of the JetBrains IDE platform which is well polished and powerful.

    Guest
    Positive •Aug 31, 2017
    1

    For its young age it is well matured and a very powerful IDE with great CMake Support and other goodies like great refactoring tools and a sophisticated code-completion system.

    Guest
    Positive •Jan 20, 2021
    0

    Is actually designed for the same use cases as Visual Studio, while improving on VS's code completion, plugin support, and build and deployment features.

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    • Most users think CLion is a great Microsoft Visual Studio alternative.

    • CLion is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and Proprietary
  9. Aide IDE icon

    Aide IDE

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    Open-source code editor, enhancing VS Code with AI tools for chat-edit flow, proactive linter suggestions, AI completions, and AST navigation. Integrates with swebench-lite, empowering intelligent development with an inline AI widget and smart agents.

    57 Aide IDE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Aide IDE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Code Completion
    8.  VSCode
    9.  Linting
    10.  AI-Powered

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