Acquia Cloud IDE review
A focused browser IDE for building and debugging Drupal projects on Acquia Cloud.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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.
Questions about Acquia Cloud IDE
What does Acquia Cloud IDE run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
What does Acquia Cloud IDE integrate with? 4 integrations: Git, GitLab, Acquia Cloud Platform and Open VSX Registry.
Who is Acquia Cloud IDE built for? Small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Acquia Cloud IDE pros and cons
- 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
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