Code::Blocks

Code::Blocks is ranked #17 of 62 in integrated development environments on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Code::Blocks plans and pricing

Code::Blocks Free Free IDE; no paid tiers stated codeblocks.org · 3 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes

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Code::Blocks

Purpose: Code::Blocks is a free IDE for C, C++ and Fortran.
Extensibility: The IDE uses a plugin framework, and functionality can be added by installing or writing plugins.
License: Code::Blocks is distributed under GNU GPL version 3; its SDK is under GNU LGPL version 3, which allows linking by closed-source plugins.
Compiler support: Listed compilers include GCC, MSVC++, clang, Digital Mars, Borland C++ 5.5 and Open Watcom.
Build system: It has a custom build system with parallel builds, multi-target projects, workspaces and inter-project dependencies.
Project imports: It imports MSVC projects and workspaces, with assembly code not supported yet, and imports Dev-C++ projects.
Debugging: The debugger interfaces with GNU GDB and also supports MS CDB, which the site says is not fully featured.
Editor: The interface includes syntax highlighting, code folding, a tabbed interface, code completion, a class browser and smart indent.
Plugin ecosystem: The plugin page says some plugins are included in official releases while others are developed and managed by people outside the team.
Support: The site directs users to its manual, wiki and forums for documentation, help and discussion.
Downloads: The source downloads page lists Code::Blocks 25.03 source archives and SDK documentation for plugin developers.
Release: The site announces Code::Blocks 25.03 and describes it as improved for HiDPI, with new features and increased stability.
Price from: Free

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Integrated Development Environments in 2026#17 of 62
Best IDE Software in 2026#28 of 51
Best C++ IDEs in 2026#13 of 22

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codeblocks.org· checked 3 Oct 2026
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