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Acquia Cloud IDE

Paid#38 of 52 in IDE Software

Acquia Cloud IDE: A focused browser IDE for building and debugging Drupal projects on Acquia Cloud. Ranked #38 of 52 in IDE Software by our editors (4.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for acquia customers developing cloud-hosted PHP sites.

4.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.8 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Acquia customers developing cloud-hosted PHP sites
Free plan
No
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Preconfigured Xdebug plus code sniffing, linting, and validation
- Database editor and shareable preview-site URL in the browser
- Synchronizes code, files, and databases with Acquia Cloud Platform
Where it doesn't
- Requires an Acquia Cloud Platform subscription and account-manager contact
- Not currently PCI or FedRAMP compliant
- Its listed runtime tooling centers on PHP, Node.js, and Ruby

Our verdict on Acquia Cloud IDE

For Drupal developers working on Acquia Cloud Platform, Acquia Cloud IDE brings source editing and development tools into a browser-based environment. A file explorer, integrated terminal, and preinstalled tools such as PHP, Composer, Drush, Git, and Xdebug support work on project code without making the IDE a general-purpose desktop editor. The listed runtime tooling covers PHP, JavaScript (Node.js), and Ruby. It suits teams already working in Acquia's cloud, while developers seeking a standalone IDE or broader platform fit should look elsewhere.

Debugging and code quality are central strengths. Xdebug is preconfigured, and built-in code sniffing, linting, and validation can help developers inspect issues in the workspace. Git and GitLab are available through both a UI and command line, while extensions can be installed from the Open VSX Registry. The database editor supports importing, exporting, viewing, and editing databases, and developers can share a preview-site URL. Acquia Cloud Platform synchronization covers code, files, and databases, making the environment closely aligned with that platform rather than a broad ecosystem-neutral IDE.

Acquia describes Cloud IDE as an addition to a Cloud Platform subscription, with prospective customers directed to contact an account manager; it is not offered as a free plan. The overview also says the IDE is not currently PCI or FedRAMP compliant, a meaningful consideration for teams with those requirements. Published support channels include documentation. Choose it when browser access and Acquia Cloud synchronization matter to a Drupal workflow; skip it if you need a published standalone price, compliance with either named framework, or an IDE detached from Acquia Cloud.

Acquia Cloud IDE pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices re-checked Sep 2026.

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Acquia Cloud IDE fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Supported languages	PHP, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby
Deployment	Cloud
Mobile development	Not verified
Built-in debugger	Yes
Testing tools	Yes
Build tools	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Git, GitLab, Acquia Cloud Platform, Open VSX Registry
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	acquia.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

Acquia Cloud IDE integrations

Acquia Cloud IDE lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Git
GitLab
Acquia Cloud Platform
Open VSX Registry

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