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LLVM vs MinGW-w64: catalog facts
LLVMMinGW-w64
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under a mix of ZPL, LGPL and public domain terms.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Includes the Clang C and C++ compiler
  • Frequent, regular releases
  • Builds native 32-bit and 64-bit Windows binaries with GCC
  • Works as a cross-compiler from Linux and macOS
  • Large toolchain to build from source
  • Documentation is aimed mostly at compiler developers
  • Toolchain setup can be confusing, with many third-party builds
  • Command-line only, no bundled IDE
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception License: ZPL-2.1, LGPL-2.0, GPL and public domain
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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