Xamarin Studio Alternatives for Linux

Xamarin Studio is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Xamarin Studio and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Xamarin Studio are Apache NetBeans, PyCharm, Code::Blocks and Aptana Studio.

Xamarin Studio alternatives are mainly IDEs but may also be Code Editors or Text Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Xamarin Studio.

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Eclipse
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Free • Open Source
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Code Editor
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
156 Eclipse alternatives
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...
- - Eclipse is the most popular Linux alternative to Xamarin Studio.
- - Eclipse is the most popular Open Source alternative to Xamarin Studio.
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Eclipse Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsEclipse can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. AutocompletionEclipse can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
3. Syntax HighlightingEclipse supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
4. PortableEclipse can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Eclipse without registration.
6. Works OfflineEclipse can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Spell CheckingEclipse can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
8. Code FormattingEclipse supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
9. Batch EditingEclipse allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
Java IDE
C++
Refactoring
Debugging
Ruby
Ad-free
Dark Mode
SCM Integration
Java based
Support for Themes
Comments about Eclipse as a Alternative to Xamarin Studio
This alternative is disputed. Eclipse is still a legitimate Xamarin Studio alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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Eclipse is for writing Java.
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Apache NetBeans
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Free • Open Source
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Code Editor
Mac
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Linux
BSD
105 Apache NetBeans alternatives
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...
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Apache NetBeans Features
1. Code FormattingApache NetBeans supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
2. Git SupportApache NetBeans supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsApache NetBeans can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Syntax HighlightingApache NetBeans supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
Java IDE
Refactoring
Embedded debugger
Built-in terminal emulation
Simple installation
Code Completion
PHP IDE
Multiple languages
Compiled Language
Support for FTP
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Some users think Apache NetBeans is a great Xamarin Studio alternative, some don't.
Dirk Mittler
One of the nice facts about NetBeans is, that it allows (almost) WYSIWYG GUI building with 'Java Swing' (where the user obtains a Design pane which syncs with a Source pane), or with 'JavaFX', although I've only experimented with Java Swing. While NetBeans has limited support for some other, Web-server-oriented languages, it has no support for C#. Also, NetBeans has support for 'Java EE', which is now called 'Jakarta EE', and for the 'Tomcat' Web-server.
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PyCharm
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Freemium • Open Source
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Text Editor
Mac
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73 PyCharm alternatives
Python and Django IDE with refactorings, code completion, on-the-fly code analysis and other features, including version control integration, deployment, integration with issue trackers, and remote debugging.
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PyCharm Features
1. Code FormattingPyCharm supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in PyCharm without registration.
3. Git SupportPyCharm supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
4. File VersioningPyCharm has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
5. Support for LaTeXPyCharm supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
6. Syntax HighlightingPyCharm supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
7. Support for scriptingPyCharm supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
8. Command line interfacePyCharm either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
9. Spell CheckingPyCharm can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Code Completion
Python IDE
Refactoring
Embedded debugger
Compare Source Code
WYSIWYG Support
Ad-free
Live Preview
Dark Mode
WYSIWYG HTML Editor
Code::Blocks
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Free • Open Source
IDE
Windows
Linux
BSD
60 Code::Blocks alternatives
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.
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Code::Blocks Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Code::Blocks without registration.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsCode::Blocks can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. PortableCode::Blocks can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Support for scriptingCode::Blocks supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
C++
C support
Leadfeeder integration
Aptana Studio
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Free • Open Source
IDE
Mac
Windows
Linux
122 Aptana Studio alternatives
Aptana Studio is a complete web development environment that combines powerful authoring tools with a collection of online hosting and collaboration services that help you and your team do more. Includes support for PHP, CSS, FTP, and more...
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Aptana Studio Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Aptana Studio simultaneously.
Support for FTP
Discontinued
The last update is from Feb 2021 and the last release is from Jul 2018.
Qt Creator
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Paid • Open Source
IDE
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
136 Qt Creator alternatives
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.
- - Qt Creator is the most popular commercial alternative to Xamarin Studio.
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Qt Creator Features
1. AutocompletionQt Creator can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
2. Ad-freeQt Creator doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Syntax HighlightingQt Creator supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
4. Works OfflineQt Creator can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Code FormattingQt Creator supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
C++
QT Based
Build system
Visual studio intergration
Debugging
Refactoring
Lazarus
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Free • Open Source
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Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
OpenSolaris
27 Lazarus alternatives
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.
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Lazarus Features
Rad
Compiles to native assembly code
Visual design
Object-oriented Language
KDevelop
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Free • Open Source
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Code Editor
Windows
Linux
BSD
KDE
52 KDevelop alternatives
A cross-platform IDE for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript and PHP.
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KDevelop Features
1. LightweightKDevelop consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKDevelop can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
C++ support
KDE Plasma integration
C support
C++
Ruby
Apache Cordova
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Free • Open Source
Android Development Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
46 Apache Cordova alternatives
Apache Cordova is a set of device APIs that allow a mobile app developer to access native device function such as the camera or accelerometer from JavaScript. Combined with a UI framework such as jQuery Mobile or Dojo Mobile or Sencha Touch, this allows a smartphone app to be...
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Apache Cordova Features
Web-Based
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CodeLite
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Free • Open Source
IDE
Mac
Windows
Linux
wxWidgets
50 CodeLite alternatives
CodeLite is an open-source, cross platform IDE for the C/C++/PHP and Node.js programming languages. CodeLite is known to work on various OSs including:
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CodeLite Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in CodeLite without registration.
2. Ad-freeCodeLite doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
C++
Virtual filesystem
kodeWeave
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Free • Open Source
Code Editor
IDE
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
55 kodeWeave alternatives
kodeWeave is a realtime coding playground for HTML, CSS and Javascript. Similar to JSFiddle and JSBin, but kodeWeave was made to work offline but also as a prototyping application to build applications for desktop operating systems while on mobile devices.
- - kodeWeave is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Xamarin Studio.
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kodeWeave Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in kodeWeave without registration.
2. PortablekodeWeave can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in kodeWeave simultaneously.
Debugging
Test management
Discontinued
On their GitHub page: "As of July 25th 2017 kodeWeave is no longer an active project. All updates as of that date and on are solely contributor based implementations." Last update in November 2019.
Anjuta
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Free • Open Source
IDE
Linux
GNOME
70 Anjuta alternatives
Anjuta is a versatile Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for C and C++ on GNU/Linux. It has been written for GTK/GNOME and features a number of advanced programming facilities including project management, application wizards, an interactive debugger and a powerful source...
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Gtk