Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total
ease
features
design
support

Description

CodeLite is a free and open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that operates across various platforms and is primarily aimed at developers working with C, C++, PHP, and JavaScript. This IDE provides a lightweight and customizable workspace, accommodating multiple compilers such as GCC, Clang, and Microsoft Visual C++. It boasts a user-friendly code editor equipped with features like syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and code refactoring tools. In addition, CodeLite comes with a built-in debugger that supports GDB, allowing users to easily set breakpoints, examine variables, and follow call stacks during debugging sessions. Furthermore, it extends its capabilities to include support for Node.js and TypeScript, enhancing its utility for both desktop and web application development. The versatility and cross-platform functionality (available on Windows, macOS, and Linux) combined with its integration with popular version control systems such as Git and Subversion solidify CodeLite as a preferred choice for developers in search of a streamlined alternative to more demanding IDEs. By prioritizing efficiency and user adaptability, CodeLite has carved out a significant niche in the development community.

Description

Visual Studio by Microsoft is a complete ecosystem for professional developers, combining robust coding environments, integrated AI capabilities, and advanced collaboration tools. The flagship Visual Studio 2022 IDE delivers an all-in-one workspace with compilers, debuggers, designers, and performance profilers for .NET, C++, C#, and Azure development. Meanwhile, Visual Studio Code (VS Code) offers a lightweight yet powerful editor that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ideal for web, JavaScript, Python, and container-based workflows. With GitHub Copilot integration, developers receive intelligent code completions, automated refactoring, and natural language explanations of complex logic. Agent Mode introduces an AI-driven assistant that can edit across files, execute builds, and resolve compile or test errors autonomously. Built-in tools like unit test generators, CI-aware policy enforcement, and style validation help ensure clean, testable, and secure code. Thousands of extensions from the Visual Studio Marketplace expand functionality for database, cloud, and DevOps workflows. Together, these platforms redefine productivity, helping teams code smarter and deliver innovation faster.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
PHP Yes 
Python Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
Beeftext No 
CodeBuddy No 
Denigma No 
Google Antigravity No 
Gurobi Optimizer No 
HelpXplain No 
InstallShield No 
OpenText Static Application Security Testing No 
Phrase No 
Puma Scan No 
RKTracer No 
StackBlitz WebContainers No 
Uno Platform No 
Visual Basic No 

Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
PHP Yes 
Python Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
Beeftext Yes 
CodeBuddy Yes 
Denigma Yes 
Google Antigravity Yes 
Gurobi Optimizer Yes 
HelpXplain Yes 
InstallShield Yes 
OpenText Static Application Security Testing Yes 
Phrase Yes 
Puma Scan Yes 
RKTracer Yes 
StackBlitz WebContainers Yes 
Uno Platform Yes 
Visual Basic Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Open source
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$45/user/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CodeLite

Founded

2006

Website

codelite.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

www.microsoft.com

Product Features

Code Editors

API Yes 
Auto-Complete Yes 
Code Folding Yes 
Column Editing Yes 
Customizable Themes Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Formatting / Table Editing Yes 
Keyboard Shortcuts Yes 
Multi-Monitor Editing Yes 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG Yes 

IDE

Code Completion Yes 
Compiler Yes 
Cross Platform Support Yes 
Debugger Yes 
Drag and Drop UI Yes 
Integrations and Plugins Yes 
Multi Language Support Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Text Editor / Code Editor Yes 

Product Features

Code Collaboration

Audio Conferencing No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Code Review No 
Discussion Threads No 
IDE Integration No 
Remote Control No 
Remote Pair Programming No 
Screen Sharing No 
Video Conferencing No 

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Game Development

2D Yes 
3D Yes 
Analytics Yes 
Animation No 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management Yes 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support Yes 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor Yes 

Alternatives

Visual Studio Reviews

Visual Studio

Microsoft

Alternatives

C++Builder Reviews

C++Builder

Embarcadero
Eclipse PHP Reviews

Eclipse PHP

Eclipse Foundation
WebStorm Reviews

WebStorm

JetBrains
WebStorm Reviews

WebStorm

JetBrains