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KDevelop vs Code::Blocks: catalog facts
KDevelop	Code::Blocks
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to use, with the project accepting donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux
Semantic code completion for C and C++ CMake and QMake project support	Dedicated support for C, C++ and Fortran Plugin framework makes it highly configurable
Python and PHP support needs optional plugins Best suited to C, C++ and Qt work	Long gaps between major releases Focused on C-family languages and Fortran rather than general use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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