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Best Xcode alternatives

3 tools that do what Xcode does, ranked by our overall review score.

Why are you switching?
  1. Visual Studio Code8.0Microsoft's free code editor, extended by add-ons, with built-in AI agentsCheaper than XcodeEasier than XcodeOpen source
  2. Android Studio7.6Google's official IDE for Android apps, built on the IntelliJ platformCheaper than XcodeEasier than Xcode
  3. IntelliJ IDEA7.4JetBrains' Java and Kotlin IDE, now a single product for Community and UltimateCheaper than XcodeEasier than XcodeOpen source