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Dev-C++

Free#21 of 24 in C++ IDEs

Dev-C++: A focused Windows IDE for free C++ projects using GCC-based toolchains. Ranked #21 of 24 in C++ IDEs by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free lightweight Windows C++ projects.

6.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free lightweight Windows C++ projects
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Debugging scope
Local
Founded
1998
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with C/C++ editing and completion
- GCC-based toolchains with integrated GDB debugging
- Includes project management, Makefiles, and GPROF profiling
Where it doesn't
- Verified platform coverage is limited to Windows
- Debugging is limited to local development
- No built-in AI features

Our verdict on Dev-C++

Dev-C++ is a free, open-source integrated development environment for C and C++ programming on Windows. It combines a customizable code editor, syntax highlighting, code completion, code insight, project management, project templates, and class and function browsing. Its intended audience is developers working on Windows projects who want a focused C/C++ environment without a paid plan. The Free plan includes GCC-based compiler support, integrated GDB debugging, and GPROF profiling.

Toolchain support is a central part of Dev-C++. The IDE supports MinGW/GCC, Cygwin, TDM-GCC, and other GCC-based compilers, while Makefile creation helps accommodate projects built around Make. It can also create console applications, Windows GUI applications, static libraries, and DLLs. AStyle support adds code formatting, and resource-file editing and compilation extend the environment beyond basic source editing. These capabilities make it a practical fit for traditional Windows C and C++ projects with a local build workflow.

The main trade-off is scope. Verified platform coverage includes Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10, so developers seeking a cross-platform IDE should choose an alternative. Debugging is local, and the product does not include AI features. Dev-C++ suits learners, individual developers, and small Windows-focused projects that value a free, open-source IDE with GCC, GDB, Makefile, and profiling support. Teams needing broader platform coverage or a wider remote-development workflow should look elsewhere.

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Dev-C++ pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Dev-C++ fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Build systems	Make; Makefile creation
Compiler toolchains	MinGW/GCC, Cygwin, TDM-GCC, other GCC-based compilers
Debugging scope	Local
Remote development	Not verified
Built-in profiler	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	dev-cpp.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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