CodeLite AlternativesIDEs and other similar apps like CodeLite

CodeLite is described as 'Open-source, cross platform IDE for the C/C++/PHP and Node.js programming languages. CodeLite is known to work on various OSs including:' and is a popular IDE in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CodeLite for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and iPad apps. The best CodeLite alternative is Microsoft Visual Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Microsoft Visual Studio or Eclipse. Other great apps like CodeLite are Code::Blocks, Qt Creator, PhpStorm and Xcode.

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  1. Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for building diverse digital solutions. It supports over 36 programming languages, includes a code editor with IntelliSense, a debugger, and designers for GUI, web, and databases. The Community edition is free and integrates with GitHub Copilot.

    112 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
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  2. Eclipse icon
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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...

    149 Eclipse alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  3. PyCharm icon
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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.

    58 PyCharm alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
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  4. Code::Blocks icon
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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.

    61 Code::Blocks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  5. Qt Creator icon
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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.

    131 Qt Creator alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • BSD
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  6. PhpStorm icon
     260 likes

    Enjoy productive PHP and web development with PhpStorm. Take advantage of deep code understanding, top-notch coding assistance, and support for all major tools and frameworks.

    43 PhpStorm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Xcode icon
     163 likes

    Xcode offers the tools you need to develop, test, and distribute apps for Apple platforms, including predictive code completion, generative intelligence powered by the best coding models and agents, advanced profiling and debugging tools, and simulators for Apple devices.

    53 Xcode alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  8. KDevelop icon
     81 likes

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

    51 KDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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  9. 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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. C++ Builder icon
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    Modern, fast C++. Four platforms, backed by powerful UI and database frameworks. Enterprise, solo developer, mobile--this is for you. Accelerate your development: spend more time coding, less time on UI design, no time on platform-specific porting.

    14 C++ Builder alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. RAD Studio icon
     29 likes

    Embarcadero RAD Studio is the industry’s most powerful rapid application development suite for visually building GUI-intensive, data-driven end-user applications for both native Windows and .NET. RAD Studio includes Delphi, C++Builder and Delphi Prism, enabling you to deliver...

    39 RAD Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Notepad.exe icon
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    Lightweight macOS code editor. Skip the setup, write code, run instantly. Built-in iOS simulator, AI assistance, and Linux support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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