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Best online collaborative programming editors	Price	Cross Platform	Multi Language Support
94 CodeBunk	-	-	-
82 Codassium	-	-	-
-- AWS Cloud 9	AWS Pricing	-	-
-- Gitduck	0	-	-
-- Koding	-	-	-

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CodeBunk

Top Pro

Can execute code in the app

Code execution works with all of the available languages and shows you the output on the side. See More

Top Con

Unable to pay on an as-you-go basis

The cheapest package of sessions is $30. See More

Top Pro

Supports many languages

Over a dozen languages are supported for syntax highlighting and execution: Python, PHP, Ruby, Perl, Lua, Java, Clojure, Javascript, C, C++, Julia, Go, Erlang, Haskell. See More

Top Pro

Code playback enables quick coding process reviews

It's possible to see how the code got written character by character with a feature called Code Playback. It allows reviewing the whole process in a condensed amount of time. Great for interviews to check how the interviewee got to the result. See More

Top Pro

REPL shells

REPL (read–eval–print loop) enables you to run commands interactively and test ideas out before committing them to code. CodeBunk has a dedicated space for REPL shells in the top-right corner of the interface so they can always be quickly accessed. See More

Top Pro

Code bunks can be embedded

You can embed your code in your blog with CodeBunk. The embedded code is synced in realtime and is also runnable. All you have to do is add this to your post: <div class="codebunk" id="[bunkid]" data-lang="[language]" data-runnable="[true|false]"></div> See More

Top Pro

Includes videoconferencing and text chat tools

CodeBunk has reserved a an area for text chat it the bottom-right corner and can start a video conference with all active members with one click. See More

Top Pro

Sessions can be forked

Allows you to fork a session See More

Top Pro

Keeps a history of previous coding sessions

Top Pro

Teams support

Multiple users can belong to a Team and view bunks created in that team. See More

Top Pro

All features can be tested before buying a subscription

You can try the editor and code execution for free without, and get 5 free shared session try-outs when you sign up. Also, if you email team@codebunk.com for trial bunks, they do provide a bunch for free. See More

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Codassium

Top Pro

Inline syntax error detection

Syntax errors are detected and highlighted in the margin of the line with the error, with a descriptive message of the problem. See More

Top Con

Video can't be disabled

There's no way to turn off the video feed. See More

Top Pro

Syntax highlighting for many languages

Codassium supports the following language syntaxes: C/C++, Clojure, CoffeeScript, Go, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Objective-C, Plain Text, PHP, Python, Ruby, Scala. See More

Top Pro

Easy to set up

You can create a new session in once click and invite collaborators with a unique URL. See More

Top Pro

Includes video chat

The app can use your webcam natively through the browser so you don't need a seperate video chat client. See More

Top Pro

Try without signing up

For the lite version, no account is needed for any of the collaborators. See More

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AWS Cloud 9

Top Con

Lacks subdomain options

Building an app that needs subdomains is impossible. See More

Top Pro

Full terminal access

Cloud9 gives full terminal access to home directory. In their hosted Linux Ubuntu environment it has sudo powers. No UNIX commands have been blocked - npm, ifconfig, chmod, chown, tar, etc work. All commands can be accessed and any package can be installed. And if the terminal is used when using Remote SSH feature it connects directly to the server and runs the commands on that server. See More

Top Con

Part of Amazon Web Services

While the c9.io site is still up and running, Cloud9 is exclusive for AWS Customers only, and you pay the AWS Compute pricing when you use Cloud9. See More

Top Pro

Capable editor

Cloud9 uses their own editor called ACE. Besides the basics, it covers most important advanced code editor features such as code folding, converting cases, auto-completion, code analysis and refactoring, regex search and offers easy access to relevant documentation. It also gives access to the CLI, has support for Vim and Emacs keybindings, includes multiple cursors and zen coding mode that removes all distractions and allows focusing on code. See More

Top Con

Free plan asks for credit card details

Free plan requires you to provide a credit card due to the nature of Cloud 9's "Free Workspaces" to be relatively abused. According to the developers, this is the only way to prevent such. See More

Top Pro

Great documentation

Cloud9 has extensive, well-organized documentation at docs.c9.io. See More

Top Con

Lacks a built-in Java builder and runner

While there is no built-in Java builder or runner currently, C9 has provided instructions on how to set them up. Instructions can be found here. See More

Top Pro

Enables real-time online collaboration

An important feature of Cloud9 is the real-time collaboration ability. It allows pairing programs or perform code reviews really easily as well as simultaneously text chat. See More

Top Con

Does not accept New Registrants on c9.io Anymore

As being acquired by Amazon Web Services as part of AWS Cloud9, the c9.io service won't accept new sign ups. See More

Top Pro

Integrates with AWS

Prior to being part of the AWS Toolchain, AWS integrates deeply with CodeStar and AWS Lambda, allowing you to build serverless architechtures. See More

Top Con

Terminal will not work on Windows (Cloud9 SDK)

The terminal package does not work on the Cloud 9 SDK in Windows because it cannot find an appropriate unix shell. This might be a recurring bug undergoing fixes. See More

Top Pro

Offline editing

By installing and running a client application that syncs the local file system and cloud storage Cloud9 can be run locally. Great alternative for situations when the Internet connection is unreliable. See More

Top Pro

Can be hosted on own server

Since Cloud9 is an open source project with source code available on GitHub, it can be run as a self-hosted solution on own hardware and behind a firewall. See More

Top Pro

Git & Mercurial support

Git and hg commands can be run in the command-line, the same way as in a local terminal. There are also built-in add-on services for GitHub, BitBucket and GitLab. See More

Top Pro

Runs any language

The runner has built-in functionality fo Apache, Node, Python, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Go, CoffeeScript, Julia, Mocha and Shell script, but any other language can be used by creating a runner for it. See More

Top Pro

Desktop application is available

Prior to the Cloud9 core source code being released, an Alpha version of a desktop version can be built from the source which is based from NW.js. Instructions can be found here. See More

Top Pro

SSH Workspace

Allows you to connect directly to your external server via SSH. Modifying files directly on your server using a cloud based editor allows you to have the portability of the a cloud based workspace with the control of your own server (including complete DNS control). See More

Top Pro

Debugging with breakpoints for NodeJS server side JavaScript

Breakpoints allow specifying a stopping points in the execution of the application. When these breakpoints are hit, the application will stop executing and give the ability to examine data such as local variables, run commands and control the execution flow of the application. See More

Top Pro

Ability to clone multiple repos in one project

Cloud9 provides one free private workspace. However, I can host multiple projects there by cloning as many repositories into the root project directory, thanks to the full access terminal. See More

Top Pro

Package manager

Top Pro

Provides with a simple way to deploy apps

Cloud9 allows quickly deploying apps via CLI. There are instructions on how to deploy to Azure, CloudFoundry, OpenShift, NodeJitsu, Modulus and Heroku. For example, all hosted environments have Heroku's toolbelt installed by default so all heroku commands are available from the get-go. See More

Top Pro

Provides with own runtime environment

Cloud9 can connect to a dedicated VM to provide a powerful Ubuntu runtime environment in the cloud using Docker. Apps can be either run from the run panel where a selection of runners is provided or from a terminal. See More

Top Pro

Support for most databases

In addition to launching a server to run code, Cloud9 will also host a database to develop against. Support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and SQLite. See More

Top Pro

Browser testing support

Cloud9 integrates with Sauce Labs a browser testing suite that allows previewing the app in any desktop or mobile browser. See More

Top Pro

Provides with a simple way to deploy apps

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Koding

Top Pro

Open source

Prior to making it free for FOSS Orgs and Open Source Projects, Koding itself is also Open source. See More

Top Con

Bad performance and latency issues

Koding IDE can be uncomfortably unresponsive at times even when taken into consideration that it's a cloud-based IDE. See More

Top Pro

Free

Finally Free for Open-Source projects and organizations. All you need is to submit a request. See More

Top Con

Poor uptime

Server are regularly either down for maintenance or generally available, because they're used by all other users. See More

Top Pro

Capable editor

Koding uses the Ace editor that's developed by Cloud9. Besides the basics, it covers most important advanced code editor features such as code folding, converting cases, auto-completion, code analysis and refactoring, regex search and offers easy access to relevant documentation. It also gives access to the CLI, has support for Vim and Emacs keybindings, includes multiple cursors and zen coding mode that removes all distractions and allows focusing on code. See More

Top Pro

Social Stream

There's a built-in social network with developers from all over the world. See More

Top Pro

Great community

Koding has a community feature that makes it easy to collaborate and share ideas with like minded developers all over the world. And the community itself is very active and helpful community. See More

Top Pro

Optional Paid VMs

Additional VMs can be purchased and shared with group members. See More

Top Pro

Unlimited domains and subdomains

Unlimited user-defined domains and subdomains for private or shared VMs can be set up. See More

Top Pro

Communities

Ability to create different sized communities that can be public or private. See More

Top Pro

Various file upload options

Koding supports drag & drop, Dropbox, clone from Github, FTP and the ability to access them using SSH. See More

Top Pro

Built-in package manager

The Koding Package Manager (a successor to Apps) is command line tool for installing packages like nginx, Redis, VNC, Wordpress and many others. It consists of officially supported and user-built packages. See More

Top Pro

Built-in terminal

With 256-color support. See More

Top Pro

Real-time collaboration

Real-time code and terminal collaboration with integrated chat abilities. See More

Top Pro

Ability to signup with Github

And link account to oDesk and Facebook. See More

Top Pro

Everything's supported

All languages, databases, and command-line tools are supported. Most machines are already set up with web project basics like Apache, PHP, MySQL, Ruby, Node.js, Perl, and Python and anything else can be installed via the SSH root access. See More

Top Pro

Free VM with root

Anyone can get a free virtual machine (VM) with Ubuntu that has root access, apt-get, and many commonly used web tools. The virtual machine disappears after the user has been logged out for 60 minutes. See More

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Codeanywhere

Top Pro

Allows inviting collaborators with a link

Codeanywhere has a feature called Share Links, that allows users to collaborate with others on their projects in real-time by simply sharing a link to their work. See More

Top Con

Web editor on iPad is severely lacking

Codeanywhere relies on right click for major actions but doesn't support this interaction on iPad. Selecting listed Dev box URLs to access site is also unworkable in practice. iPad app allows the actions but has very limited set of Dev box controls. Using an external keyboard with the app can also be problematic as the arrow keys don't work. See More

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Cross Platform:yes

Multi Language Support:yes

Git:yes

Auto Complete:yes

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Top Pro

SFTP access

Allows connecting code via FTP, SFTP. See More

Top Pro

Unlimited revisions

Each action performed on any file from any resource will be saved forever. See More

Top Pro

Full terminal access

CodeAnywhere gives users full terminal access. See More

Top Pro

BitBucket integration

Integrates with BitBucket and allows logging in with your BitBucket account. It's possible to launch Codeanywhere from within BitBucket's repo by adding Codeanywhere integration as an add-on. See More

Top Pro

Dropbox and Google Drive support

Codeanywhere allows connecting to a Dropbox or a Google Drive account and pull development files from there making it easy to sync development files across devices. See More

Top Pro

Integration with DigitalOcean

CodeAnywhere recently partnered up with DigitalOcean. Now users can manage, spin up and provision DigitalOcean droplets all from the CodeAnywhere IDE. This is a great addition for both products, combining the power of an affordable host with the portability and power of CodeAnywhere IDE. See More

Top Pro

Multiple devboxes

DevBoxes are saveable, fully customizable development environments that run on either Open VZ or Docker and each has a dedicated amount of memory and disk space. Multiple devboxes can be run at the same time. See More

Top Pro

Has mobile apps for all major mobile OSs

Codeanywhere has apps for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows and Blackberry. See More

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Floobits

Top Pro

Integrates with your text editors

Floobits doesn't force a new text editor, it integrates with existing text editors such as Emacs, Vim and Sublime Text. See More

Top Con

Limited number of supported editors

Floobits only supports a subset of IDEs and editors available. If you or the people you intend to work with don't use the supported editors, someone needs to switch their preferred environment to use the service. See More

Top Pro

Video conferencing support

Floobits integrates with Google Hangouts to provide voice and video chat. See More

Top Pro

Share terminal

Top Pro

No editor

You can sync a Floobits workspace without a editor using a command line tool. See More

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Codeshare

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CodeBox

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The Best 1 of 14 OptionsWhy?

My Recommendation for CodeBunk

My Recommendation for CodeBunk

Can execute code in the app

Unable to pay on an as-you-go basis

Supports many languages

Code playback enables quick coding process reviews

REPL shells

Code bunks can be embedded

Includes videoconferencing and text chat tools

Sessions can be forked

Keeps a history of previous coding sessions

Teams support

All features can be tested before buying a subscription

13 Other Options Considered

My Recommendation for Codassium

My Recommendation for Codassium

Inline syntax error detection

Video can't be disabled

Syntax highlighting for many languages

Easy to set up

Includes video chat

Try without signing up

My Recommendation for AWS Cloud 9

My Recommendation for AWS Cloud 9

Lacks subdomain options

Full terminal access

Part of Amazon Web Services

Capable editor

Free plan asks for credit card details

Great documentation

Lacks a built-in Java builder and runner

Enables real-time online collaboration

Does not accept New Registrants on c9.io Anymore

Integrates with AWS

Terminal will not work on Windows (Cloud9 SDK)

Offline editing

Can be hosted on own server

Git & Mercurial support

Runs any language

Desktop application is available

SSH Workspace

Debugging with breakpoints for NodeJS server side JavaScript

Ability to clone multiple repos in one project

Package manager

Provides with a simple way to deploy apps

Provides with own runtime environment

Support for most databases

Browser testing support

Provides with a simple way to deploy apps

My Recommendation for Gitduck

My Recommendation for Gitduck

Multi IDE

Audio and videoconferencing in the same tool

Video

Github codelinked with video

My Recommendation for Koding

My Recommendation for Koding

Open source

Bad performance and latency issues

Free

Poor uptime

Capable editor

Social Stream

Great community

Optional Paid VMs

Unlimited domains and subdomains

Communities

Various file upload options

Built-in package manager

Built-in terminal

Real-time collaboration

Ability to signup with Github

Everything's supported

Free VM with root

My Recommendation for Codeanywhere

My Recommendation for Codeanywhere

Allows inviting collaborators with a link

Web editor on iPad is severely lacking

SFTP access