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Replit is a software creation platform where users can build applications with natural-language prompts and an AI agent.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Integrated Development Environment Ide Software in 2026
Integrated development environment (IDE) software combines code work with language support, debugging, deployment and version control. This category compares supported languages, integrated debuggers, version control support, AI coding assistance and live collaboration. Listed platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, web, API and iOS. No Android platform is specified in these facts, so check for an Android app or…
28.2
PyCharm is an IDE for web, data, and AI/ML professionals, with a broad set of Python tools.
Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxmacOS
38.2
StackBlitz is a browser-based full-stack web IDE for the JavaScript ecosystem.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE is a free desktop environment for creating projects with electronic devices that interact with the physical world.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI8.0Free plan - 5
GitHub Codespaces
GitHub Codespaces provides configured cloud development environments hosted by GitHub.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.9Free plan - 6
CLion
CLion is a cross-platform IDE for C and C++ development, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planExtensionLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.8From $10.90 a month - 7
IntelliJ IDEA
IntelliJ IDEA is an IDE for professional Java and Kotlin development, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS7.8Free plan - 8
JupyterLab
JupyterLab is a free, web-based interactive environment for working with notebooks, code, and data.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxmacOS7.7Free plan - 9
Qt Creator
Qt Creator is an IDE for developing applications for desktop, embedded, and mobile systems, as well as web browsers.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.7From €546 a year - 10
Visual Studio
Visual Studio is a Windows IDE for building web, cloud, desktop, and mobile apps, along with services and games.
Free planAPIWindows7.6Free plan - 11
Wing Python IDE
Wing Python IDE is a development environment for Python work, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.3From $27 a year - 12
C++Builder
C++Builder is an integrated C++ development environment for building native applications, with Windows development emphasized on its product page.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.2Free plan - 13
Xcode Cloud
Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode for Apple developers.
Free planiOSWebmacOS7.2From $49.99 a month - 14
MATLAB Grader
MATLAB Grader lets instructors create interactive MATLAB coding assignments and automatically grade submissions for formative assessments, quizzes, and exams.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 15
Rider
Rider is a cross-platform IDE for .NET and game developers, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0From $169 a year - 16
RubyMine
RubyMine is an IDE for Ruby and Rails development, including projects that do not use Rails.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.9From $10.90 a month - 17
KDevelop
KDevelop is a free, open-source integrated development environment for Linux, macOS and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.8Free plan - 18
GoLand
GoLand is an IDE for professional development in Go, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.7 - 19
WebStorm
WebStorm is an IDE for JavaScript and TypeScript development, with code completion that considers context and types, code inspections and refactoring across a codebase.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan - 20
Apache NetBeans
Apache NetBeans is a development environment, tooling platform, and application framework for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.4Free plan - 21
Eclipse IDE
Eclipse IDE is a free development platform for building integrated tools and rich client applications.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.4Free plan - 22
BlueJ
BlueJ is a free development environment for creating Java programs, designed for beginners and teaching.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 23
Lazarus
Lazarus is a free, Delphi-compatible, cross-platform IDE for Free Pascal and rapid application development.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 24
CodeSandbox
CodeSandbox is a web and iOS service for creating development environments that run code, with an SDK for starting those environments programmatically.
iOSWeb6.2 - 25
Firebase Studio
Firebase Studio is a web and Android app prototyping environment with real-time collaboration and a full-stack runtime.
AndroidWeb6.2
Choosing well
Check where the IDE runs
Choose a Windows, macOS or Linux application when you want a desktop IDE. Web and API options can fit browser-based or connected workflows, while iOS support may suit Apple mobile devices.
No Android platform is listed in the supplied facts. Confirm Android access directly before relying on an IDE from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet.
Compare free and paid access
A free plan is available from items in this category, while other pricing models include freemium and paid plans. Check the listed Paid from field and what the free plan covers.
Trial terms vary. The facts include 30-day trials for C++Builder, CLion and Delphi, while other entries show a free plan or pricing on request.
Match languages and debugging
Start with the Supported languages field and match it to the code you need to maintain. Then compare the Integrated debugger field for the debugging workflow you want.
Deployment is another comparison point. Review it alongside language support rather than choosing from the product name alone.
Review collaboration and source control
Version control support matters when code changes need a shared history. Live collaboration can help when several people work in the same coding session.
AI coding assistance is listed as a comparison field. Check how it fits your workflow, and review a tool's licence when open-source code matters to you.
Questions people ask
Which IDEs have a free plan?
A free plan is listed for Apache NetBeans, Arduino IDE, BlueJ, C++Builder, CLion, Delphi, Eclipse IDE and Firebase Studio.
Which IDEs offer a 30-day trial?
C++Builder, CLion and Delphi list a 30-day trial.
What platforms should I compare?
The category includes Windows, macOS, Linux, web, API and iOS platforms. Use the platform field to check fit before installing or subscribing.
What features are compared?
The chart compares Free plan, Paid from, Deployment, Supported languages, Integrated debugger, Version control support, AI coding assistance and Live collaboration.