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The best Compiler alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio is Xcode, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Visual Studio and nine of them are Compilers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Compiler alternatives to Microsoft Visual Studio are Embarcadero Dev-C++, Orwell Dev-C++, Embitz and Zinjai.

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  1. Xcode icon

    Xcode

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    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

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    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. Embarcadero Dev-C++ icon

    Embarcadero Dev-C++

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    Embarcadero Dev-C++ is a new and improved fork (sponsored by Embarcadero) of Bloodshed Dev-C++ and Orwell Dev-C++. It is a full-featured Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and code editor for the C/C++ programming language.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Embarcadero Dev-C++ screenshot 1
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  4. Orwell Dev-C++ icon

    Orwell Dev-C++

     43 likes

    Orwell Dev-C++ is a Portable (IDE) Integrated Development Environment and Compiler for the C++ programming language.

    40 Orwell Dev-C++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Global
    Orwell Dev-C++ 5.1.1.0 default layout
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  5. Embitz icon

    Embitz

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    Embitz is a free C/C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users working in the field of embedded software development Finally, an IDE with all the features you need and operation across different targets (ARM, MSP430, PIC, ...).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Embitz screenshot 1
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  6. Zinjai icon

    Zinjai

     9 likes

    ZinjaI is an IDE (integrated development environment) for C + + developed in the context of a Starter Grant from the Scientific Research at the Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina, designed for use by students of programming.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AR flagArgentina
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  8. Dcoder icon

    Dcoder

     8 likes

    Dcoder is a mobile code compiler IDE for android, it lets you code on mobile anytime, anywhere in any programming language.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • IN flagIndia
    Dcoder code on mobile, Drawer
    Dcoder mobile code compiler ide, multiple compiler support
    Dcoder compiler for android, Multiple Themes
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  9. VisualNEO Win icon

    VisualNEO Win

     27 likes

    Lightweight Rapid Application Development (RAD) IDE for Windows. Build fast, standalone native Win32 desktop apps (<3MB) with visual controls, Edge WebView2 (HTML5/Tailwind), and AI Dev Kit. The anti-bloat alternative to Electron.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU
    VisualNEO Win screenshot 1
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  10. Ecere SDK icon

    Ecere SDK

     14 likes

    A cross-platform Software Development Kit including a GUI toolkit, a 2D/3D graphics engine, a networking library, an audio output library, an IDE, a compiler for the eC programming language, and more.

    56 Ecere SDK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CA flagCanada
    Ecere SDK screenshot 1
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  11. Sally - A Simple C++ IDE icon

    Sally - A Simple C++ IDE

     2 likes

    "Sally - A Simple C++ IDE" is a GPL multi-compiler C++ IDE for WindowsXP/2000.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Sally - A Simple C++ IDE screenshot 1
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