--- description: Review of Code::Blocks Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Code::Blocks | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Integrated Development Environment Software](/directory/4413/ide/software) > [Code::Blocks](/software/117684/code-blocks) # Code::Blocks Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117684/code-blocks Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117684/code-blocks?page=2) > Code::Blocks is an open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that enables developers to create, launch and handle coding operations for C++, C and Fortran languages. The platform allows organizations to design and store custom templates in a centralized repository and update notes on projects for reference. Code::Blocks includes multi-platform capabilities, which allow users to develop, compile, test and debug multiple source codes on Mac, Linux and Windows operating systems. It offers a variety of features such as audit trail, custom abbreviations, auto versioning, automated code completion, syntax highlighting, modification tracking, to-do lists and more. Additionally, coding professionals can maintain logs to store error reports, search results, compiler messages and other data. Code::Blocks supports integration with various third-party plugins to embed new features and extend functionalities of the application. It is available for free and support is provided via FAQs and documentation. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 47 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 47 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Code::Blocks ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Code::Blocks is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Collaboration Tools - Compatibility Testing - Custom Development - Data Import/Export - Data Modeling - Debugging - For Developers - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Mobile Development - Pre-built Templates - Reporting/Analytics - Software Development - Third-Party Integrations - Version Control - Web App Development ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Integrated Development Environment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4413/ide/software) ## Related Categories - [Integrated Development Environment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4413/ide/software) - [App Development Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4499/app-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It also contains error monitoring and automatic indentation, which are useful tools that assist customers through their work by alerting them to where they have committed an error. Code::Blocks is an excellent tool for beginners in programming. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the software becomes laggy and can be glitch > > Lightweight Software for the Beginners to learn Coding. ----- ### "Great Code Editor" — 4.0/5 > **Keith** | *9 April 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it is similar to previous code editors, so I am familiar with how it works. > > **Cons**: There isn't much of a community that uses Code::Blocks, so getting help can be difficult > > I only recently started using Code::Blocks, but it is good so far. ----- ### "Well thought out, needs improvements" — 2.0/5 > **Jonathan** | *1 June 2021* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Code::Blocks is easy to install and easy to use. Code::Blocks simplifies the workspace, especially for beginners, this is a pro. But for more advanced programmers, there seem to be essential functionality missing. > > **Cons**: Code::Blocks could be improved if it had extension created by users, for the needed functionality that is required for modern programmers. Code::Blocks looks out dated and a new interface would be refreshing. Code::Blocks does not have an up-to-date linter to highlight wrong code and suggest most relevant code. > > Code::Blocks has done the job it is required to done quite nicely. However some functionality I feel is required for an IDE I feel is missing. ----- ### "Code::Blocks Review" — 4.0/5 > **Mirza** | *4 April 2021* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: For all people out there who are new to programming, Code::Blocks is an open source cross-platform they should use. It runs in many different computer languages with really fast GNU GCC compiler and the best thing is that it's free to download for all users and it can be used on systems like Windows, Linux and Mac-OS . The platform is really easy and flexible to use, even with not much computer knowledge you will be able to use it, which is really great for one open-source IDE. One of the best things with this IDE is that it does not require PC or Laptop with high specification, it can basically run on anything these days. One of my favorite things are error tracing and syntax highlighting. Error tracing and syntax highlighting are really important and they help trough your work by warning you where your mistake is or might be in a line of code. I can say for shore that I am pleased with Code::Blocks and all functions it has to offer. > > **Cons**: Code::Blocks is getting improved every day, but still there are some thing that should be improved much faster. One of those things is a "Darkmode" which is really helpful when you are sitting in front of a computer for hours and you want to rest your eyes from all that screen brightness. There is also a fact that you have to install correct and certain version of compiler with GNU GCC or else the program won't work, but that is not that much of a problem if you know what are you doing. Everything else to me is just perfect, the platform should full-fill your needs and expectations especially if you are a rookie in a computer world, world of codes and programs.. > > I personally used Code::Blocks for years and I am still using it. I found it really interesting and easy to use for all programming and coding rookies, which was one of my part time jobs ( teaching beginners programming). Overall, I only have the best experience with it and I highly recommend this open-source IDE. ----- ### "Review on Code::Blocks" — 5.0/5 > **Anchal** | *3 December 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Code Blocks is an open sourced software and ideal for beginners. Every programmer/developer should use this amazing software as it has so many features that will help you with accuracy. > > **Cons**: This software has a little slow startup and as it is an ide it has many features which can be confusing. > > Overall I would suggest everyone to use codeblocks for developing especially beginners who want to develop C and C++ programs. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117684/code-blocks?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117684/code-blocks) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data