17.7
Qt Creator guides app work from UI design and coding through building, deployment, and debugging.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Rust IDEs in 2026
Rust IDEs help you write and work with Rust code; compare Cargo support, debugging and the platforms you need. If you plan to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, check whether an IDE has an Android app before choosing it. The platform details here do not establish Android support.
27.6
Zed runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows; a free plan is available.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
37.4
Lapce is a free, open-source code editor written in Rust for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceExtensionLinuxmacOS
- 4
RustRover
RustRover is a Rust IDE with code analysis, completion, refactoring, and debugging tools.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.9From $6.90 a month - 5
Kate
Kate runs on Linux, BSD, Windows, and macOS, and supports macros and multi-cursor editing.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan - 6
CodeLite
CodeLite is a free, open-source IDE for developing with C, C++, Rust, PHP, and Node.js; project materials also describe a focus on Python.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.2Free plan - 7
Fresh
Fresh is a free terminal IDE with Git workspaces, coding-agent support, and remote options.
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.2Free plan - 8
Helix
Helix runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with modal editing and multi-cursor support.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.1 - 95.9Free plan
- 10
GNOME Builder
GNOME Builder is a Linux IDE for GNOME apps, with Cargo and Git integration.
Free planLinux5.8Free plan - 115.7
- 125.5
- 13
Eclipse Corrosion
Eclipse Corrosion adds Rust Analyzer, debugging, and test tools to Eclipse IDE.
LinuxmacOSWindows5.4
Choosing well
What Rust features should I compare?
Start with the work you need to do: compare Cargo support, compiler diagnostics, Rust navigation, debugging and test running. These are separate comparison points, so check the details that matter for your workflow.
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose a tool that supports the platform where you plan to code. The platform comparison includes macOS, Linux, Windows, an extension, iOS and web.
If you want to code on an Android phone or tablet, verify Android support directly; the platform details here do not establish it. Do not assume Xiaomi or HyperOS-specific support.
Can I use a Rust IDE for free?
Free plans are one comparison point. The listed examples include free tools such as Lapce and Kate, and freemium RustRover, which has a free plan and a 30-day trial.
Qt Creator has a free plan and a stated paid price of €546 per user per year. Check the current terms and price before choosing.
Should I check whether a Rust IDE is open source?
Yes, if you want to review or change the code, check the tool's licence and open-source status.
Can I develop Rust code remotely?
Check the remote-development comparison if you need to work with a remote environment. The listed comparison categories do not give per-tool remote-development details, so verify support for the tool you are considering.
Questions people ask
Are there Rust IDEs for Android?
The platform details here do not establish Android support. Check the specific tool's platform list before choosing it for an Android phone or tablet.
Which Rust IDEs have free plans?
Free plans are part of the comparison. Examples marked with a free plan include Lapce, Kate and RustRover.
What Rust features should I look for in an IDE?
Compare Cargo support, compiler diagnostics, Rust navigation, debugging and test running. Consider remote development too if you need it.
Can I use a Rust IDE on Linux or Windows?
Linux and Windows are included in the platform comparison. Check the individual tool's supported platforms to confirm it runs where you need it.