Microsoft Visual Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Code Editors

The best Code Editor alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio is Visual Studio Code, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visual Studio and many of them are Code Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Code Editor alternatives to Microsoft Visual Studio are Eclipse, VSCodium, Apache NetBeans and JetBrains Rider.

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  1. Visual Studio Code icon

    Visual Studio Code

     1479 likes

    Free and extensible code editor with built-in Git support, smart IntelliSense, integrated debugger, 30,000+ extensions, works offline, supports markdown and syntax highlighting for numerous languages.

    234 Visual Studio Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Snapcraft
    • US flagUnited States
    Visual Studio Code screenshot 1
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  2. Eclipse icon

    Eclipse

     1158 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • US flagUnited States
    eclipse on windows 10
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  4. VSCodium icon

    VSCodium

     448 likes

    This repository contains a build file to generate FLOSS release binaries of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS") project, the open source core of the proprietary Visual Studio Code.

    221 VSCodium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Snapcraft
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    VSCodium screenshot 1
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    WeBuilder

    This all-inclusive code editor is tailored for web developers, boasting fast startup and extensive features. It supports a wide range of languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, and offers intelligent code completio...

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  6. Apache NetBeans icon

    Apache NetBeans

     748 likes

    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • US flagUnited States
    Editor
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  7. JetBrains Rider icon

    JetBrains Rider

     37 likes

    JetBrains Rider is a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for developing .NET applications. With its intuitive and feature-rich interface, Rider provides developers with a seamless coding experience across multiple platforms, including Windows...

    13 JetBrains Rider alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    JetBrains Rider screenshot 1
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  9. PyCharm icon

    PyCharm

     304 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    PyCharm screenshot 1
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  10. IntelliJ IDEA icon

    IntelliJ IDEA

     451 likes

    IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.

    68 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    IntelliJ IDEA interface overview: the Project tool window (left) outlines the code structure and the Editor (right) is used to read, write, and explore the source code.
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  11. Devin Desktop icon

    Devin Desktop

     38 likes

    Windsurf Editor is an IDE merging AI and developers for lockstep collaboration with Cascade capabilities, boosting speed and contextual coding through copilot and agent-like systems across Mac, Windows, and Linux.

    116 Devin Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Devin Desktop screenshot 1
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  12. WebStorm icon

    WebStorm

     136 likes

    JetBrains WebStorm is a commercial IDE for JavaScript, CSS & HTML built on JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA platform.

    58 WebStorm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    WebStorm screenshot 1
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  13. Trae icon

    Trae

     16 likes

    Trae is an adaptive AI IDE that transforms how you work, collaborating with you to run faster.

    55 Trae alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • SG flagSingapore
    Trae screenshot 1
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  14. Xcode icon

    Xcode

     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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Xcode screenshot 1
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  15. KDevelop icon

    KDevelop

     81 likes

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

    51 KDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Main window
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