Best Rust IDEs in 2026
Updated
In short: Qt Creator is ranked #1 of 13 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Zed and CodeLite. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Zed. The lowest first paid tier on this page is RustRover at $6.90/mo.
When choosing a Rust IDE, consider how its language tools fit the way you build, test, and navigate projects. Compared on Cargo support, compiler diagnostics, Rust navigation, debugging, and test-runner availability, the entries also cover remote development and supported platforms. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer further points of comparison. Qt Creator, Zed, and CodeLite are among the IDEs included. Check the listed capabilities and platform support against the workflows you rely on.
13 Rust IDEs ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 13 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qt CreatorWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 2 | ZedWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | CodeLiteWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 4 | FreshWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | KateWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | LapceWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | RustRoverWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $6.90/mo | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Huly CodeNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 9 | Eclipse CorrosionWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 10 | OrideWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 11 | EvcodeMac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 12 | HelixWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 13 | GNOME BuilderLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
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Questions about this list
Which Rust IDE is ranked first on Freedom251?
Qt Creator is ranked #1 of 13 with a score of 6.7. Zed is second and CodeLite third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 13 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, RustRover has the lowest first paid tier we found: $6.90/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.