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Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks
(96)
4.3 out of 5
Code::Blocks
By Code::Blocks
Eclipse
Eclipse
(2,956)
4.3 out of 5
Eclipse
By Eclipse Foundation
At a Glance
Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks
Star Rating
(96)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Eclipse
Eclipse
Star Rating
(2,956)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Eclipse
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  • Users report that Code::Blocks excels in its "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.7, making it a preferred choice for beginners, while Eclipse, although slightly lower at 8.3, still offers a robust user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Code::Blocks provides strong "File Management" capabilities with a score of 8.5, which is on par with Eclipse's score of 8.6, indicating both platforms are effective in handling files efficiently.
  • G2 users highlight that Eclipse shines in "Multi-Language Support" with a score of 8.6, compared to Code::Blocks' lower score of 7.0, making Eclipse a better option for developers working with multiple programming languages.
  • Users on G2 report that Code::Blocks offers decent "Customization" options with a score of 8.4, but Eclipse outperforms it with a score of 8.6, allowing for a more tailored development environment.
  • Reviewers say that while both products have "Help Guides," Eclipse's guides are rated higher at 8.5 compared to Code::Blocks' 8.2, suggesting that users may find more comprehensive support resources with Eclipse.
  • Users report that Code::Blocks has a solid "Patching & Updates" process with a score of 8.5, but Eclipse matches this with an equal score of 8.5, indicating that both platforms are reliable in maintaining up-to-date software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Code::Blocks
No pricing available
Eclipse
No pricing available
Free Trial
Code::Blocks
No trial information available
Eclipse
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
89
8.7
2,469
Ease of Use
8.7
89
8.3
2,475
Ease of Setup
8.6
6
8.3
467
Ease of Admin
7.8
6
8.1
374
Quality of Support
8.0
80
7.9
2,113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
5
8.4
355
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
90
7.9
2,399
Features by Category
PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.5
186
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.6
157
Not enough data
8.4
164
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
8.2
162
Not enough data
8.5
163
Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.6
242
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
223
Not enough data
8.7
220
Not enough data
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.4
219
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
8.4
220
Not enough data
8.7
216
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
7.9
52
8.6
281
Functionality
8.7
49
8.8
265
8.6
49
8.6
263
7.0
39
8.6
251
7.5
46
8.6
255
7.7
48
8.3
254
7.8
48
8.5
250
7.7
43
8.6
251
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks
Eclipse
Eclipse
Code::Blocks and Eclipse are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks has no unique categories
Eclipse
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
Eclipse
Eclipse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks
Computer Software
38.7%
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Program Development
10.8%
Higher Education
9.7%
Education Management
4.3%
Other
23.7%
Eclipse
Eclipse
Computer Software
32.5%
Information Technology and Services
24.5%
Higher Education
3.8%
Internet
3.7%
Financial Services
3.0%
Other
32.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
faiz a.
FA
faiz a.
Verified User in Computer Software

Code blocks is a free software for all users, and save my time to run the programme like C C++.

Most Helpful Critical Review
MG
Micheal G.
Verified User in Program Development

Although it is a fully-functioning IDE, it does not support large projects very well. It can be awkward to manage large amounts of files across online repositories, making it less suitable for larger projects than, for example, Visual Studio. The user...

Eclipse
Eclipse
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Peter B.
PB
Peter B.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

Runs on all platforms. Provides easy access to remote targets. Provides easy access to debug tools. Lots of documentation. Integrated git support is excellent. Once you get used to the tool, and you become an expert, the world opens up. There are so many...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

It is resource-intensive for source code and necessitates a large amount of memory for loading

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Discussions
Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks Discussions
Can i use asp.net on code::blocks?
1 comment
brian yamanue b.
BB
No, code::blocks is an IDE for C/C++ languaje, for asp.net i recomend you use "Visual Studio Code"Read more
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Eclipse
Eclipse Discussions
Can I use eclipse for other language apart from jaba
4 comments
Olawunmi G.
OG
Sure, you can! It has support for PHP, C/C++...Read more
I am unable to provide a specific recommendation for the best version of Eclipse, as it depends on your specific needs and the features you require. Generally, the latest stable release is recommended for the most up-to-date features and security patches.
4 comments
Akash B.
AB
The latest version is the best in Eclipse.Read more
What is the best environment to develop java?
2 comments
Mehdi E.
ME
Hi, it depends if you want a free version or not. I would suggest IntelliJ Ultimate because the community edition is very limited but the ultimate is not...Read more
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