Erlang AlternativesProgramming Languages and other similar apps like Erlang

Erlang is described as 'Concurrent, functional programming language enabling fault-tolerant, distributed, and scalable real-time systems, with hot swapping, garbage collection, and dynamic typing' and is a programming language in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Erlang for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, BSD and Web-based apps. The best Erlang alternative is Python, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Erlang are Java, PHP, C++ and C#.

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  1. Python icon

    Python

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    Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, extensible programming language. It provides an extraordinary combination of clarity and versatility, and is free and comprehensively ported.

    96 Python alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • AROS
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • OpenSolaris
    • MorphOS
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    • Python is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Erlang.

    • Python is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Erlang.

    • Python is Free and Open SourceErlang is also Free and Open Source
    • Python is LightweightErlang is not according to our users
  2. Java icon

    Java

     664 likes

    Java is a general-purpose computer programming language that is concurrent, class-based, object-oriented, and specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible.

    75 Java alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Blackberry 10
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Java is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to Erlang.

    • Java is Free Personal and Open SourceErlang is Free and Open Source
  4. PHP icon

    PHP

     469 likes

    Open-source scripting language executed on the server, PHP embeds into HTML, fostering dynamic web development. Influenced by C, Java, and Perl, it supports database integration, offers extensive libraries, and remains easy for beginners while robust for seasoned developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PHP
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  5. C++ icon

    C++

     325 likes

    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.

    71 C++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  6. C# icon

    C#

     230 likes

    C# is a multi-paradigm programming language encompassing strong typing, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented (class-based), and component-oriented programming disciplines.

    81 C# alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. Go (Programming Language) icon

    Go (Programming Language)

     152 likes

    Open-source programming language by Google, offering C-style syntax and automatic memory management. Features built-in concurrency and vast libraries, ideal for cloud services, web, and CLI development, supporting DevOps with fast builds and an expansive ecosystem.

    70 Go (Programming Language) alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
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    • Go (Programming Language) is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Erlang.

    • Go (Programming Language) is Free and Open SourceErlang is also Free and Open Source
    • Go (Programming Language) is LightweightErlang is not according to our users
  9. Ruby icon

    Ruby

     270 likes

    Ruby is a dynamic, reflective, general purpose object-oriented programming language that combines syntax inspired by Perl with Smalltalk-like features. Ruby originated in Japan during the mid-1990s and was initially developed and designed by Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
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  11. Dart icon

    Dart

     80 likes

    Dart (originally called Dash) is a Web programming language developed by Google. It was unveiled at the GOTO conference in Aarhus, 2011 October 10-12. The goal of Dart is "ultimately to replace JavaScript as the lingua franca of web development on the open web platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  12. Haskell icon

    Haskell

     69 likes

    Haskell is an advanced purely-functional programming language. An open-source product of more than twenty years of cutting-edge research, it allows rapid development of robust, concise, correct software.

    72 Haskell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  13. D (Programming Language) icon

    D (Programming Language)

     59 likes

    D is a language with C-like syntax and static typing. It pragmatically combines efficiency, control, and modeling power, with safety and programmer productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  14. V (programming language) icon

    V (programming language)

     11 likes

    V is a statically typed compiled programming language designed for building maintainable software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about V (programming language) as an Alternative to Erlang
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    The V programming language is easier, compiled, and has lots of ready to use libraries. Greater interoperability with more widely used languages like C and Go.

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    • V (programming language) is Free and Open SourceErlang is also Free and Open Source
    • V (programming language) is LightweightErlang is not according to our users
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