Dev-C++
5.9#21 in c++ idesFree planFree planWindows
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Qt Creator
7.7#2 in cross-platform app development frameworksFrom €546 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Dev-C++ | Qt Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The FAQ lists wxWidgets, GTK+, Qt, FLTK, and the Win32 API as GUI libraries usable with Dev-C++ and Mingw. | Qt's development tools page lists official Qt extensions for Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and Android Studio, plus a Qt-supported CLion extension. |
| Languages | The site says Dev-C++ is available in more than 30 languages. | Qt Creator understands C++ and QML and provides some language services for Python when a language server is available. |
| Purpose | Dev-C++ is a full-featured C and C++ integrated development environment for Windows. | Qt Creator is a cross-platform IDE for creating applications for desktop, embedded, and mobile operating systems or web browsers. |
Dev-C++ plans
- Dev-C++Free
Qt Creator plans
- Qt for Application Development Enterprise (ADE-SB)€546 a year
- Qt for Device Creation Professional (DCP-SB)€1,090 a year
- Qt Creator Open SourceFree
- Commercial Qt licensesPriced on request
Pick Dev-C++ if…
Dev-C++ suits Windows developers, students, researchers, and learners working with C or C++. It fits projects using GCC-based compilers and the listed GUI libraries.
Pick Qt Creator if…
Qt Creator suits developers building desktop, embedded, mobile, or browser applications with C++ or QML. It may also suit teams that need integrated build, debugging, analysis, and testing tools.