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At a Glance
CLion
CLion
Star Rating
(55)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$229.00 1 User Per Year
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Xcode
Xcode
Star Rating
(1,004)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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  • Users report that Xcode excels in its integration with Apple's ecosystem, making it the preferred choice for developers focused on iOS and macOS applications, while CLion is favored for its robust support for C and C++ development.
  • Reviewers mention that Xcode's Interface Builder is a standout feature, allowing for intuitive UI design, whereas CLion's code analysis tools, such as Clang-Tidy, provide developers with valuable insights to improve code quality.
  • G2 users highlight that Xcode's ease of use is enhanced by its comprehensive help guides, which are particularly beneficial for beginners, while users on G2 appreciate CLion's customization options that allow for tailored development environments.
  • Reviewers say that Xcode's file management system is efficient, enabling seamless navigation through project files, while CLion's multi-language support is noted to be slightly less effective, particularly for languages outside its primary focus.
  • Users report that Xcode's patching and updates are generally smooth and well-timed, ensuring developers have access to the latest features, while CLion users mention that while updates are frequent, they sometimes introduce new bugs that can disrupt workflow.
  • Reviewers mention that Xcode's strong community support and extensive documentation make troubleshooting easier, whereas CLion's automation features, such as code generation, are praised for significantly speeding up the development process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CLion
FOR BUSINESS & ORGANIZATIONS
$229.00
1 User Per Year
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Xcode
No pricing available
Free Trial
CLion
Free Trial is available
Xcode
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
51
8.8
822
Ease of Use
8.4
51
7.8
825
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.0
174
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.0
135
Quality of Support
7.9
29
7.7
728
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.1
125
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
49
7.9
799
Features by Category
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.2
30
8.7
70
Functionality
8.8
28
9.0
65
8.3
28
8.8
63
7.7
22
8.7
57
8.6
26
8.5
63
7.8
27
8.8
63
7.8
23
8.6
61
8.1
26
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.6
105
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
9.0
96
Management
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.8
85
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.5
67
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
8.6
12
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CLion
CLion
Xcode
Xcode
CLion and Xcode are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CLion
CLion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.9%
Xcode
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.7%
Reviewers' Industry
CLion
CLion
Computer Software
32.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Higher Education
9.4%
Research
5.7%
Internet
5.7%
Other
37.7%
Xcode
Xcode
Computer Software
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Internet
5.7%
Higher Education
3.4%
Financial Services
2.2%
Other
34.7%
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CLion
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Xcode
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Discussions
CLion
CLion Discussions
Is CLion a good IDE?
1 Comment
Douglas G.
DG
CLION is an integrated development environment for C/C++ that is loosely based on the public domain IDE Eclipse. It is a member of a growing family of...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
CLion has no more discussions with answers
Xcode
Xcode Discussions
Can we use Xcode for the hybrid apps in future?
2 Comments
Karan S.
KS
It's doubtful - Apple likes to keep their environment separate from others. iOS will continue to be its own identity and I doubt hybrid apps will be...Read more
Is Xcode good for Python?
2 Comments
Yuvraj B.
YB
no its only for swift there was objective -C also but prefer to go with swift.Read more
What is the use of Xcode in Mac?
2 Comments
vishal singh s.
VS
For application developmentRead more