Collection
Free Developer Tools
Free tools for programmers: code editors, text editors and code hosting with free plans.
This collection covers free tools for developers and people learning to code, including source-code editors and platforms for hosting and collaborating on code. Each tool has either a completely free version or a free plan that is useful on its own, and each has been checked against its official website. Whether you are writing your first script, editing configuration files or contributing to open source, these tools are widely used, well documented and available from official sources.
GitHub
Website
Platform for hosting code with Git, collaborating on projects and contributing to open source; free plan available.
Visual Studio Code
Software
Free source-code editor from Microsoft with debugging, Git integration and a large extension marketplace.
Notepad++
Software
Free, open-source text and source-code editor for Windows.
Frequently asked questions
Are these free developer tools really free?
Yes, every listing here can be used without paying. Visual Studio Code and Notepad++ are completely free or open source, while GitHub is free to use or play, with optional paid upgrades or in-app purchases.
Which of these free developer tools work on Windows?
Visual Studio Code and Notepad++ have an official version for Windows.
Which of these free developer tools work on the web?
GitHub has an official version for the web.
Which of these free developer tools are open source?
Notepad++ is free and open source.
How were these free developer tools chosen?
Selection criteria: each item is free to use or free-to-play, available from an official website or authorised store, and its official source has been verified by an administrator. Items are added automatically when they meet these conditions and match the collection topic; the order is editorial and is not an objective ranking.
Where can I download these free developer tools safely?
Only from each developer's official website or an official app store. Every listing in this collection links to official sources only, never to mirrors or modified files.