Compare CLion and KDevelop 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$229.00 1 User Per Year
No pricing available
CLion
Star Rating
(55)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$229.00 1 User Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansKDevelop
Star Rating
(10)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that KDevelop excels in its multi-language support, particularly for C++ and PHP, making it a preferred choice for developers working in diverse programming environments. In contrast, CLion is noted for its strong integration with CMake, which some users find limiting if they work with other languages.
- Reviewers mention that KDevelop's customization options are robust, allowing users to tailor their development environment extensively. However, CLion users have pointed out that while it offers some customization, it is not as flexible as KDevelop in this regard.
- G2 users highlight that KDevelop's file management system is intuitive and efficient, which enhances productivity. On the other hand, users of CLion have reported occasional difficulties with file navigation, particularly in larger projects.
- Reviewers say that KDevelop provides comprehensive help guides that are easy to follow, which is beneficial for new users. In contrast, CLion's help resources are considered less user-friendly, with some users expressing a desire for more detailed documentation.
- Users on G2 report that KDevelop's patching and updates are frequent and reliable, ensuring that the software remains up-to-date with the latest features and fixes. Conversely, CLion users have mentioned that while updates are regular, they sometimes introduce new bugs that can disrupt workflow.
- Reviewers mention that KDevelop's straight-out-the-box functionality is impressive, allowing users to start coding immediately without extensive setup. In comparison, CLion users have indicated that the initial setup can be cumbersome, requiring additional configuration before they can begin development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CLion
FOR BUSINESS & ORGANIZATIONS
$229.00
1 User Per Year
$183 /2nd year and $ 137 /3rd year onwards
- Or pay monthly $22,90
- 50% discount for startups
- All Products Pack yearly subscription available from $ 779 per user, first year
KDevelop
No pricing availableFree Trial
CLion
Free Trial is available
KDevelop
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
51
9.2
8
Ease of Use
8.4
51
9.0
8
Ease of Setup
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Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.9
29
8.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
49
8.5
8
Features by Category
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Functionality
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
7.8
27
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7.8
23
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8.1
26
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CLion and KDevelop are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
CLion has no unique categories
KDevelop is categorized as Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CLion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
KDevelop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
32.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Higher Education
9.4%
Research
5.7%
Internet
5.7%
Other
37.7%
Computer Software
30.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Renewables & Environment
10.0%
Medical Devices
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
CLion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ishan .
Verified User in Internet
Autocomplete and suggestions for alternative loops etc. is quite good. Support for dynamic imports. 'Ctrl' + 'Click' to move to the definition of the function. 'Ctrl' + 'alt' + 'shift' + 'N' to search for a symbol. Moving the code up or down using...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Services
Setting up the IDE was incredibly hard for the first time (however, that could have been fixed during last updates); Auto-correction for code works not that good comparing to Java
KDevelop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Kdevelop is my debugger whan I ger into software development in Linux environment still I use kdevelop for linux development.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
KDevelop sometimes is slow to during the project scanning
Ishan .
Verified User in Internet
Autocomplete and suggestions for alternative loops etc. is quite good. Support for dynamic imports. 'Ctrl' + 'Click' to move to the definition of the function. 'Ctrl' + 'alt' + 'shift' + 'N' to search for a symbol. Moving the code up or down using...
Verified User in Computer Software
Kdevelop is my debugger whan I ger into software development in Linux environment still I use kdevelop for linux development.
Verified User in Information Services
Setting up the IDE was incredibly hard for the first time (however, that could have been fixed during last updates); Auto-correction for code works not that good comparing to Java
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
KDevelop sometimes is slow to during the project scanning
Discussions
Is CLion a good IDE?
1 comment
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
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