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KDevelop vs LispWorks

Both stand on integrated development environments. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

KDevelop

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

KDevelop brings language-aware editing, debugging, testing, and build support into a free IDE. Some language capabilities depend on plugins, and Windows nightly builds may be unstable or incomplete.

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LispWorks

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

LispWorks brings Common Lisp development tools and cross-platform source compatibility together. Check edition restrictions carefully, especially if you need commercial use or application delivery.

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The facts

	KDevelop	LispWorks
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	kdevelop.org	lispworks.com
On integrated development environments	#24 of 65	#28 of 65

KDevelop: what it does well

Built-in parser backends support C, C++, and JavaScript/QML.
Graphical debugging supports C/C++ and Python.
Includes unit test integration and code formatting.
Integrates with several version-control systems.
Free and open source.

What to know first

Python and PHP support require optional plugins.
PHP debugging needs an extra plugin.
Windows nightly builds may be unstable or incomplete.
Chocolatey packages may not be current.

LispWorks: what it does well

Source code is compatible across supported platforms.
Includes an IDE, debugger, and build tools.
Enterprise offers Common SQL database interfaces.
Evaluation licenses last one month without purchase commitment.

What to know first

Personal Edition limits heap size.
Personal sessions end after five hours.
Personal Edition does not support application delivery.
Commercial use requires Professional or Enterprise editions.

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