Spyder
Spyder is a free, open-source Python IDE for scientific computing, with an interactive console, debugger, and tools for inspecting data.
$0 / perpetualList of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software | Last updated: October 1, 2026
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| # | Software / Tool | Best For | TechZella Score | User Rating | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apache NetBeans | Apache NetBeans is a free, open-source IDE and application platform for Java… | 8.2/10 | — | $0 |
| 2 | KDevelop | KDevelop is a free, open-source desktop IDE with language support, code navigation,… | 8.2/10 | — | $0 |
| 3 | Rider | Rider is JetBrains’ cross-platform IDE for .NET and game development. It combines… | 8.2/10 | — | $0 / $169 first year; $135 second year;… |
| 4 | Visual Studio | Microsoft’s Windows-based integrated development environment for writing, testing, debugging, and deploying applications.… | 8.2/10 | — | $0 / $45 per user |
| 5 | RubyMine | RubyMine is JetBrains' desktop IDE for Ruby and Ruby on Rails development,… | 8.1/10 | — | $0 / $99 |
| 6 | Spyder | Spyder is a free, open-source Python IDE for scientific computing, with an… | 8.1/10 | — | $0 |
| 7 | BlueJ | BlueJ is a free, open-source Java IDE designed for introductory programming education,… | 8.0/10 | — | $0 |
| 8 | GoLand | GoLand is JetBrains’ cross-platform IDE for Go development, with code analysis, debugging,… | 8.0/10 | — | $109 / $289 |
| 9 | Code::Blocks | Code::Blocks is a free desktop IDE for C, C++ and Fortran, with… | 7.4/10 | — | $0 |
| 10 | Komodo IDE | Komodo IDE is a discontinued, multi-language desktop development environment for dynamic languages… | 5.6/10 | — | $0 |
Spyder is a free, open-source Python IDE for scientific computing, with an interactive console, debugger, and tools for inspecting data.
$0 / perpetual
Komodo IDE is a discontinued, multi-language desktop development environment for dynamic languages and web technologies. ActiveState released its source code as Open…
$0
KDevelop is a free, open-source desktop IDE with language support, code navigation, debugging, and build and version-control integrations.
$0 / one-time
BlueJ is a free, open-source Java IDE designed for introductory programming education, with visual class diagrams and interactive object inspection.
$0 / Free
Code::Blocks is a free desktop IDE for C, C++ and Fortran, with configurable compilers, a plugin framework, project building and debugging tools.
$0 / free
RubyMine is JetBrains' desktop IDE for Ruby and Ruby on Rails development, with code navigation, debugging, testing, version control, database tools, and…
$0 / year
Apache NetBeans is a free, open-source IDE and application platform for Java and other supported languages. It includes project, editing, debugging, and…
$0 / Free
GoLand is JetBrains’ cross-platform IDE for Go development, with code analysis, debugging, testing, profiling, and integrations for tools such as Git, Docker,…
$109 / year
Rider is JetBrains’ cross-platform IDE for .NET and game development. It combines code analysis, refactoring, debugging, testing, version control, and database tools.
$0 / Free
Microsoft’s Windows-based integrated development environment for writing, testing, debugging, and deploying applications. Visual Studio 2026 supports .NET, C++, web, cloud, mobile, and…
$0 / free