Best Free Development Software Alternatives
Discover 9 carefully curated free alternatives to popular development software. Compare features, pricing, and find the perfect open-source replacement for your workflow.
License model
freeopen-source
Application types
development
Platforms
WindowsMacOSLinux
Properties
Open-sourceHackableCross-platform
Features
Package managerSmart autocompletionFile system browserMultiple panes
Tags
code-editordevelopmentopen-source
License model
freeopen-source
Application types
development
Platforms
WindowsMacOSLinux
Properties
Open-sourceFreeProtocol support
Features
FTP/FTPS/SFTPSite managerDrag & dropTransfer queueRemote file editing
Tags
ftpsftpopen-source
License model
freemiumopen-source
Application types
development
Platforms
WindowsMacOSLinux
Properties
Open-sourceWidely usedHigh performance
Features
ACID complianceReplicationPartitioningStored proceduresTriggers
Tags
databasesqlopen-source
Advanced open-source relational database with SQL compliance and extensibility.
License model
freeopen-source
Application types
development
Platforms
WindowsMacOSLinux
Properties
Open-sourceStandards compliantExtensible
Features
ACID complianceJSON supportFull-text searchCustom data typesExtensions
Tags
databasesqlopen-source
License model
paid
Application types
development
Platforms
WindowsMacOSLinux
Properties
FastLightweightCustomizable
Features
Goto AnythingMultiple selectionsCommand palettePlugin API
Tags
code-editordevelopmenttext-editor
License model
freeopen-source
Application types
development
Platforms
WindowsMacOSLinux
Properties
Open-sourceFreeCross-platform
Features
Virtual machinesSnapshotsShared foldersUSB supportNetwork adapters
Tags
virtualizationopen-sourcevm
License model
freeopen-source
Application types
development
Platforms
WindowsMacOSLinux
Properties
Cross-platformExtensibleLightweight
Features
IntelliSenseDebuggingGit integrationExtensionsTerminal
Tags
code-editordevelopmentprogramming
Desktop hypervisor for running multiple operating systems on a single machine.
License model
paid
Application types
development
Platforms
WindowsLinux
Properties
Professional-gradeHigh performanceAdvanced features
Features
Virtual machinesSnapshotsCloningNetwork simulation3D graphics
Tags
virtualizationhypervisorvm
License model
freeopen-source
Application types
development
Platforms
Windows
Properties
Windows-focusedFreeDual-pane UI
Features
SFTP/SCPDual-pane interfaceScriptingSynchronizationPortable version
Tags
sftpscpwindows
