CodeLobster IDE Reviews

CodeLobster IDE

4.0 out of 5 stars
IntelliJ IDEA Reviews

IntelliJ IDEA

4.6 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 4 out of 5 stars
ease 4 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars
support 5 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 21 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
ease 5 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 4.5 out of 5 stars
support 5 out of 5 stars

Description

When embarking on PHP development, one of the initial challenges is selecting an appropriate Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Many commercial IDEs come with steep price tags ranging from $100 to $500. In contrast, we present a versatile, portable IDE that is completely FREE and packed with essential features, including syntax highlighting for PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; enhanced autocomplete for those languages; a robust debugger specifically for PHP; contextual and dynamic assistance; a code validation tool; a SQL management system; and much more. CodeLobster IDE efficiently facilitates the PHP development workflow, allowing you to focus on coding without needing to memorize function names, arguments, tags, or attributes, thanks to our comprehensive autocomplete capabilities across PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Additionally, users can easily access helpful information by pressing F1 or utilizing the dedicated Help feature. Our built-in, complimentary PHP Debugger further ensures that you can validate your code seamlessly and locally. Furthermore, CodeLobster IDE's user-friendly interface and extensive support make it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned developers alike.

Description

IntelliJ IDEA is a powerful and versatile IDE tailored for professional Java and Kotlin developers who want to maximize their productivity and code quality. It provides comprehensive support across the entire development process, including design, coding, debugging, testing, and deployment. With smart code analysis, safe refactoring, and error detection, IntelliJ IDEA minimizes bugs and technical debt so developers can focus on innovation. The latest version adds full support for Java 24 features and enables Kotlin’s K2 mode by default, improving performance and memory efficiency. New interactive Kotlin notebooks allow real-time prototyping and data visualization within the IDE. IntelliJ IDEA also includes advanced debugging tools like the Spring Debugger for managing dynamic database connections. JetBrains prioritizes developer comfort with an intuitive interface and customizable settings. The IDE adheres to strict privacy and security standards, ensuring developers’ data remains protected.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Angular Yes 
HTML Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Node.js Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
Vue.js Yes 
Agentic StarShip No 
Claude Haiku 5.5 No 
Claude Opus 4 No 
Claude Sonnet 4 No 
CoStrict No 
EverSQL No 
Goose No 
Joomla! Yes 
Kilo Code No 
Kilo Code Reviewer No 
Koidex No 
Kotlin No 
Mercurial No 
TRAE SOLO No 

Integrations

Angular Yes 
HTML Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Node.js Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
Vue.js Yes 
Agentic StarShip Yes 
Claude Haiku 5.5 Yes 
Claude Opus 4 Yes 
Claude Sonnet 4 Yes 
CoStrict Yes 
EverSQL Yes 
Goose Yes 
Joomla! No 
Kilo Code Yes 
Kilo Code Reviewer Yes 
Koidex Yes 
Kotlin Yes 
Mercurial Yes 
TRAE SOLO Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$19.90 per user per month
• For Individual Developers yearly subscription $199
• For Businesses and Organizations yearly subscription $719 or $71.90 per user per 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 Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

CodeLobster Software

Founded

2007

Website

www.codelobster.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

JetBrains

Founded

2000

Country

Czech Republic

Website

www.jetbrains.com/idea/

Product Features

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 

IDE

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

Text 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 

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions Yes 
Code Assistance Yes 
Code Refactoring Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Compatibility Testing Yes 
Data Modeling Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Deployment Management Yes 
Graphical User Interface Yes 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Software Development Yes 
Source Control Yes 
Testing Management Yes 
Version Control Yes 
Web App Development Yes 

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 No 
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 No 
Text Editor / Code Editor Yes 

Text 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 No 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG Yes 

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