Zig AlternativesProgramming Languages and other similar apps like Zig

Zig is described as 'Open-source programming language designed for robustness, optimality, and clarity' and is a programming language in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Zig for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best Zig alternative is C (programming language), which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zig are C++, Rust, GDScript and V (programming language).

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  1. C (programming language) icon

    C (programming language)

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    C is a general-purpose programming language. It was created in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie and remains very widely used and influential. By design, C's features cleanly reflect the capabilities of the targeted CPUs.

    61 C (programming language) alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    technically, Zig is based on C, so C is like the Parent language which Zig spun out of, to improve upon some of it's aspects.

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    • C (programming language) is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Zig.

    • C (programming language) is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Zig.

    • C (programming language) is Free and Open SourceZig is also Free and Open Source
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    C++

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    C++ is a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose, powerful programming language. It is regarded as an intermediate-level language, as it comprises a combination of both high-level and low-level language features.

    69 C++ alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
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    Awesome alternative to Zig

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    C++ supports inheritance, including base classes and derived classes

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    • C++ is Free and Open SourceZig is also Free and Open Source
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    Rust

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    Rust is a multi-paradigm, general-purpose programming language that emphasizes performance, type safety, and concurrency. It enforces memory safety—meaning that all references point to valid memory—without a garbage collector.

    47 Rust alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Zig uses manual memory management while Rust uses the borrow checker and RAII memory management.

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    • Rust is Free and Open SourceZig is also Free and Open Source
  5. GDScript icon

    GDScript

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    GDScript is a high-level, dynamically typed programming language used to create content. It uses a syntax similar to Python.

    70 GDScript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android
    • Online
    • Godot Engine
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    • GDScript is the most popular Web-based & Android alternative to Zig.

    • GDScript is Free and Open SourceZig is also Free and Open Source
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    HolyC

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    HolyC is very similar to regular C, so it's a very simple but powerful language. It was used to make all of TempleOS, so it definitely works to make programs.

    59 HolyC alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Wolfram Language

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    Wolfram Language is a symbolic language, deliberately designed with the breadth and unity needed to develop powerful programs quickly. By integrating high-level forms—like Image, GeoPolygon or Molecule—along with advanced superfunctions—such as ImageIdentify or...

    118 Wolfram Language alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • openSUSE
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenSolaris
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
     
  10. Hare (Programming Language) icon

    Hare (Programming Language)

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    Hare is a systems programming language designed to be simple, stable, and robust. Hare uses a static type system, manual memory management, and a minimal runtime. It is well-suited to writing operating systems, system tools, compilers, networking software, and other low-level...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Mac
     

  11. Object Pascal

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    Object Pascal is a multi-paradigm, object-oriented, component-based general purpose programming language.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • AROS
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
     

    • Object Pascal is the most popular iPhone alternative to Zig.

    • Object Pascal is Free and Open SourceZig is also Free and Open Source
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    Mussel

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    Mussel is an interpreted programming language written in Rust. It was designed as a simple and flexible language with a focus on easy-to-read syntax and powerful expression evaluation. Mussel supports basic data types, variable bindings, functions, closures, control flow...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Rust
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    • Windows
    • Linux
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