SharpDevelop Alternatives & Competitors

Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft.

Key Microsoft Visual Studio features:

Comprehensive Development Environment Rich Feature Set IntelliSense Integration with Azure and Other Microsoft Services

MonoDevelop enables developers to write desktop and web applications on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X.

Key MonoDevelop features:

Cross-platform Support Integration with .NET Development Open Source Unity Development

Open Source

Shared cloud environments for AI coding agents. Run Claude Code, Cursor CLI, Codex, and Gemini CLI from any device, API, or automation tool.

Key CloudCLI features:

Multi-Agent Support Git Integration Persistent Cloud Sessions Web UI & Mobile App

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Qt Creator is a cross-platform C++, JavaScript and QML integrated development environment. It is the fastest, easiest and most fun experience a C++ developer could wish for. .

Key Qt Creator features:

Cross-Platform Development Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Rich Library of Widgets Strong Community and Documentation

Eclipse is an open source community, whose projects are focused on building an open development platform comprised of extensible frameworks, tools and runtimes for building, deploying and managing software across the lifecycle.

Key Eclipse features:

Rich Plugin Ecosystem Open Source Cross-Platform Support Mature and Stable

Lazarus is a cross-platform IDE for the Free Pascal compiler.

Key Lazarus features:

Cross-Platform Development Open Source Rich Component Library Compatibility with Delphi

Code::Blocks is a free C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users.

Key Code::Blocks features:

Open Source Cross-Platform Plug-in Extensibility Lightweight

Delphi is the fastest way to write, compile, package and deploy cross-platform native applications on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux.

Key Embarcadero Delphi features:

Rapid Application Development Strong Database Support Cross-Platform Development Component-Based Architecture

Python & Django IDE with intelligent code completion, on-the-fly error checking, quick-fixes, and much more...

Key PyCharm features:

Comprehensive IDE Smart Code Navigation Integrated Tools Built-in Developer Assistance

Rider is a cross-platform .NET IDE based on the IntelliJ platform and ReSharper.

Key Rider features:

Cross-Platform Intelligent Code Editing Integration with .NET Ecosystem Built-in Tooling

NetBeans IDE 7.0. Develop desktop, mobile and web applications with Java, PHP, C/C++ and more. Runs on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and Solaris. NetBeans IDE is open-source and free.

Key Netbeans features:

Open Source Modular Architecture Multi-Language Support Strong Java Support

Open Source

Xcode is Apple’s powerful integrated development environment for creating great apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Xcode 4 includes the Xcode IDE, instruments, iOS Simulator, and the latest Mac OS X and iOS SDKs.

Key Xcode features:

Integrated Development Environment Interface Builder Swift and Objective-C Support Simulator

Ultimate++ is a C++ cross-platform rapid application development framework.

Key Ultimate++ features:

Cross-Platform Support High Performance Rich Set of Libraries Rapid Development

Open Source

Create app flows and components. Express their properties and data linkage visually.

Key React Studio features:

Visual Design Interface Code Export Customizable Components Data Integration