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Objective-C

The primary programming language you use when writing software for OS X and iOS.

Some of the top features or benefits of Objective-C are: Mature Language, Dynamic Runtime, C Compatibility, Rich Library Support, and Proven Track Record. You can visit the info page to learn more.

Best Objective-C Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

The best Objective-C alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
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    Has imperative, object-oriented and generic programming features, while also providing the facilities for low level memory manipulation

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  2. 26

    Highly capable, feature-rich programming language with over 26 years of development

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  3. 31

    Python is a clear and powerful object-oriented programming language, comparable to Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java.

    Open Source

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  4. 18

    D is a language with C-like syntax and static typing.

    Open Source

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  5. 18

    Go, also called golang, is a programming language initially developed at Google in 2007 by Robert...

    Open Source

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  6. 18

    Dynamic programming language with a syntax similar to Java and C

    Open Source

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  7. 20

    A programming language used to build massively scalable soft real-time systems with requirements on high availability

    Open Source

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  8. 16

    Development

    Open Source

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  9. 18

    Squirrel is a high level imperative, object-oriented programming language, designed to be a light-weight scripting language that fits in the size, memory bandwidth, and real-time requirements of applications like video games.

    Open Source

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  10. 16

    Programming language with Ruby-like syntax that compiles to efficient native code.

    Open Source

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  11. 16

    Simple, fast, safe, compiled language for developing maintainable software.

    Open Source

    /v-programming-language-alternatives
  12. 18

    Ada 2012 is the next generation of the world’s premier programming language for engineering safe...

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  13. 25

    Statically typed Programming Language targeting JVM and JavaScript

    Open Source

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