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CodeBunk
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CodeBunk
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Can execute code in the app
Code execution works with all of the available languages and shows you the output on the side.
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Unable to pay on an as-you-go basis
The cheapest package of sessions is $30.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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>
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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.
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Sessions can be forked
Allows you to fork a session
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Keeps a history of previous coding sessions
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Teams support
Multiple users can belong to a Team and view bunks created in that team.
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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.
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Codassium
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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.
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Video can't be disabled
There's no way to turn off the video feed.
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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.
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Easy to set up
You can create a new session in once click and invite collaborators with a unique URL.
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Includes video chat
The app can use your webcam natively through the browser so you don't need a seperate video chat client.
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Try without signing up
For the lite version, no account is needed for any of the collaborators.
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Lacks subdomain options 
Building an app that needs subdomains is impossible.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Great documentation 
Cloud9 has extensive, well-organized documentation at docs.c9.io.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Package manager 
Similar to package managers for the desktop, Cloud9 also includes their own package manager, c9pm, which allows adding new software from a list of available utilities. Apt-get can be used in the project's workspace terminal to install/update/upgrade software. Composer, Bower or any other utilities of choice can be installed to manage dependencies and packages.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Browser testing support 
Cloud9 integrates with Sauce Labs a browser testing suite that allows previewing the app in any desktop or mobile browser.
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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.
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Koding
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Open source
Prior to making it free for FOSS Orgs and Open Source Projects, Koding itself is also Open source.
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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.
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Free
Finally Free for Open-Source projects and organizations. All you need is to submit a request.
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Poor uptime 
Server are regularly either down for maintenance or generally available, because they're used by all other users.
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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.
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Social Stream 
There's a built-in social network with developers from all over the world.
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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.
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Optional Paid VMs 
Additional VMs can be purchased and shared with group members.
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Unlimited domains and subdomains 
Unlimited user-defined domains and subdomains for private or shared VMs can be set up.
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Communities 
Ability to create different sized communities that can be public or private.
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Various file upload options 
Koding supports drag & drop, Dropbox, clone from Github, FTP and the ability to access them using SSH.
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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.
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Built-in terminal
With 256-color support.
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Real-time collaboration  
Real-time code and terminal collaboration with integrated chat abilities.
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Ability to signup with Github 
And link account to oDesk and Facebook.
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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.
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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.
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CoderPad
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Try without signing up
It's possible to check out the editor without creating an account.
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Not meant for large projects
There is no way to organize files beyond tabs. Thus anything that requires a folder structure won't work.
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Video conferencing support 
CoderPad integrates with Google Hangouts to provide voice and video chat.
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View playback history
It's possible to see revision history step by step.
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Customizable tab options
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Gitduck
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Multi IDE
You can program with almost anyone, as it supports the most popular IDEs.
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Audio and videoconferencing in the same tool
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Video
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Github codelinked with video
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Codeanywhere
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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.
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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.
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SFTP access
Allows connecting code via FTP, SFTP.
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Unlimited revisions
Each action performed on any file from any resource will be saved forever.
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Full terminal access
CodeAnywhere gives users full terminal access.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Has mobile apps for all major mobile OSs
Codeanywhere has apps for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows and Blackberry.
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Floobits
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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.
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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.
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Video conferencing support
Floobits integrates with Google Hangouts to provide voice and video chat.
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Share terminal
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No editor
You can sync a Floobits workspace without a editor using a command line tool.
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Kobra
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Built-in video chat support
Kobra has native support for videoconferencing.
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One file only
Only one file can be edited collaboratively at a time.
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Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
In addition to plain-text, collabedit supports syntax highlighting for c, c++, c#, css, basic, html, java, javascript, lua, pascal, perl, php, python, ruby, sql, visual basic and xml.
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No advanced functionality
Collabedit is very basic. There are no integrations, customization options or even code completion. It only provides a bare-bones collaborative editor.
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Built-in chat
A chat in the sidebar allows communicating with other collborators.
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