About
Code::Blocks is a free, open-source IDE for C, C++, and Fortran. It uses a plugin-based architecture so functionality such as compiling and debugging can be added through plugins, and it is available across platforms with a consistent interface and workflow.
The project includes a custom build system with ultra-fast dependency generation, build queues, and parallel builds. Its debugging features include automatic and manual watches, code and data breakpoints, call stack inspection, disassembly listing, and memory dumps. The download page offers binary releases, nightly builds, source code, and SVN access.
- Free C/C++ and Fortran IDE
- Plugin-based extensibility
- Custom build system
- Parallel build queues
- Code and data breakpoints
- Call stack and memory dumps
- Binary, source, and SVN downloads
Free Tier Value
This offer is a perpetual free download with no stated quota, trial, or credit-card requirement, so there isn’t a defensible monthly dollar value to assign. Because it’s open-source and self-available rather than a metered free tier, the practical value is best treated as uncapped free access.
What's included in the free tier
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See Code::Blocks pricing for current limits.
Common questions
Is Code::Blocks free forever?
Yes. Code::Blocks is free forever, with no time limit and no usage threshold that forces a paid plan.
What is Code::Blocks's free tier worth?
Code::Blocks's free tier has no dollar cap - it's unlimited, with no usage threshold that forces a paid plan. That maps to an FTV score of 90/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.
