Xcode Alternatives Filtered by 'C++'

The best alternative to Xcode is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Xcode and 14 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Xcode are Apache NetBeans, Code::Blocks, Qt Creator and KDevelop.

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  1. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Some users think Eclipse is a great Xcode alternative, some don't.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Xcode.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Open Source alternative to Xcode.

    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceXcode is Free and Proprietary
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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Editor
     
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  4. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  5. 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 Xcode.

    • Qt Creator is Paid and Open SourceXcode is Free and Proprietary
  6. KDevelop icon

    KDevelop

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    A cross-platform IDE for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript and PHP.

    51 KDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Main window
     
  7. Bloodshed Dev-C++ icon

    Bloodshed Dev-C++

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    Bloodshed Dev-C++ is a full-featured Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for the C/C++ programming language. It uses Mingw port of GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) as it's compiler. Dev-C++ can also be used in combination with Cygwin or any other GCC based compiler.

    43 Bloodshed Dev-C++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. CodeLite icon

    CodeLite

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    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:

    47 CodeLite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxWidgets
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    I don't know about you, but I love CodeLite. It is a cross-platform IDE great for programming in c based languages. However, if you wish to make IOS applications/games I would definitely recommend Xcode for mac.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CodeLite is Free and Open SourceXcode is Free and Proprietary
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    Ultimate++

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    Ultimate++, also called U++, is a C++ cross-platform rapid application development framework focused on programmers productivity. It includes a set of libraries (GUI, SQL, etc..), and an integrated development environment.

    58 Ultimate++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Ultimate++ screenshot 1
     
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    Projucer

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    The Projucer is a comprehensive project management and code editing tool with a revolutionary C++ live coding environment which has full C++11 support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Project templates
     
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    GNOME Builder

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    Builder is an actively developed Integrated Development Environment for GNOME. It combines integrated support for essential GNOME technologies such as GTK+, GLib, and GNOME APIs with features that any developer will appreciate, like syntax highlighting and snippets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    GNOME Builder screenshot 1
     
  13. Anjuta icon

    Anjuta

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    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...

    62 Anjuta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    Anjuta is very powerful, customizable and yet simple to use Integrated Development Environment for GNOME.
     
  14. Felgo icon

    Felgo

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    Felgo is a Cross-Platform Development SDK based on the popular Qt framework. Felgo Apps and Games are created within the Qt Creator.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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