WeBuilder
WeBuilder: A broad Windows IDE for web coding, database work, publishing and PHP debugging. Ranked #18 of 43 in Web Development IDEs by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for windows web developers needing database tools.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forWindows web developers needing database tools
- Free planNo
- Paid from$69.95 one-time
- PlatformsDesktop
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines web editing, AI assistance, debugging and browser preview
- Includes SQL tools for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebird and SQLite
- Supports FTP/SFTP/FTPS, Git, SVN, plugins and custom extensions
Where it doesn't
- Runs only on Windows
- No free plan
- Does not document remote-environment or container workflows
Our verdict on WeBuilder
WeBuilder is a Windows desktop code editor for developers working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, Python, ASP, Perl and related technologies. It combines syntax highlighting, code intelligence, project and file management, validation, debugging, browser previews, publishing tools, database browsing and plugin support. The product is aimed at web developers who want coding, deployment and database tasks in one desktop application, particularly those working on Windows-based workflows.
The licensing model is based on one-time purchases. WeBuilder 2025 Personal costs $69.95 for students and home users, with installation allowed at home and on a laptop or USB drive. WeBuilder 2025 costs $89.95 for professional developers, companies and government organizations, with work, laptop or USB drive, and home installation. The WeBuilder 2025 Team License costs $199.95 and is intended for small and dynamic developer teams, with each user allowed to install it at work, on a laptop or USB drive, and at home. The 2025 release also adds an integrated AI assistant for generating, modifying, optimizing and explaining code.
Its strongest differentiator is breadth within a desktop workflow: built-in Chrome and Edge previews include screen-size testing, PHP debugging supports xDebug, and the SQL database explorer covers MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebird and SQLite. FTP, SFTP and FTPS publishing, Git and SVN integration, and a plugin catalog extend the editor beyond file editing. That range suits Windows developers who need database access and publishing alongside code work. Developers on macOS or Linux, or teams requiring documented remote-environment or container workflows, should choose a different tool.
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WeBuilder fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $69.95 one-time |
| Platforms | Desktop |
| Remote development | Not verified |
| AI assistance | Yes |
| Container support | Not verified |
| Database tools | Yes |
| Extensions marketplace | Yes |
| Deployment previews | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: FTP, SFTP, FTPS, Git, SVN, TortoiseGit … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | webuilderapp.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
WeBuilder integrations
WeBuilder lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- FTP
- SFTP
- FTPS
- Git
- SVN
- TortoiseGit
- TortoiseSVN
- xDebug
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Firebird
- SQLite
Alternatives to WeBuilder
- WebStormA full-featured IDE for JavaScript and TypeScript teams, with free non-commercial use.9.4
- ReplitA browser-based workspace covering AI-assisted development through app publishing.9.2
- CodeSandboxA broad cloud IDE for teams that need collaborative, repeatable development environments.9.0
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