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| Fact | CLion | KDevelop |
|---|---|---|
| Build systems | Supported project formats include CMake, Makefile, Meson and compilation databases. | Supported build systems include CMake, QMake, partially supported custom Makefiles, and a generic build system. |
| Debugging | CLion supports GDB and LLDB and includes memory and disassembly views, variable inspection, and core dump debugging. | The IDE provides graphical debugger support for C/C++ and Python, with PHP support through an extra plugin. |
| Documentation | The help center covers installation, toolchains, project formats, debugging, testing, version control, profiling, remote development and plugin development. | KDevelop integrates QtHelp documentation files, man pages, and CMake help pages. |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Berlin, Germany |
| Plugins | Plugins can be installed from JetBrains Marketplace or local archives and can add language, VCS, issue-tracker and build-server capabilities. | The project describes KDevelop as extensible, with plugins such as Clang-Tidy, Heaptrack, and Perforce support. |
CLion suits C and C++ developers who want build, debugging, testing, and code analysis tools in one IDE. Its free plan is for non-commercial use; commercial development requires a subscription.
KDevelop suits developers seeking a free IDE with support for C, C++, or JavaScript/QML, and optional Python or PHP plugins. Its build, navigation and debugging tools may also suit people working with the listed build systems and version controls.