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CodeLite is [actively developed](http://downloads.codelite.org/) with activity almost daily on [Github](https://github.com/eranif/codelite/pulse).
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Pros
Pro Rapid development cycle
CodeLite is actively developed with activity almost daily on Github.
Pro Cross platform
Works on Windows, OS-X and Linux.
Pro File Explorer-like workspace view
The workspace view, unlike other IDEs, is a reflection of the actual directory structure on the file system (with user filters applied).
Pro Easy to find installed compilers
The search for the installed compilers is quick, and it usually yields useful results on the very first atempt.
Pro Open source and free
CodeLite is licensed under GPL with source code available on GitHub.
Pro Modest memory footprint
CodeLite takes up about 50MB when loaded into memory with a workspace opened.
Pro A lot of useful plugins
CppCheck, DiffTool, Git, MemCheck (Valgrind support, Linux-only), SVN, and many other plugins extend the IDE functionality greatly!
Pro Windows UI framework
The Windows framework, called VCL, wraps native WinAPI controls. It's far more powerful than something like MFC, including its visual design and the library of available first- and third-party controls.
Pro Free community edition
Features are the same as Professional Edition.
Pro Cross-platform UI framework
FireMonkey (FMX) is a cross-platform UI framework, GPU-accelerated, supporting native controls on some platforms, and native feel everywhere else.
Pro Drag and Drop Functionality
C++Builder allows. you to drag and drop components on the design form which makes the development process simple.
Pro Cross-platform targeting
Can build targeting Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android.
Pro Clang-based compilers
Cons
Con Bland UI
The UI is fairly boring and has limited customization options.
There is a dark theme available, however it only applies to the editor. The surrounding windows and borders remain light.
You can see a collection of screenshots here.
Con Too focused on adding IDE features developers don't want
Con IDE has long lasting bugs that Embarcadero won't fix
Con Expensive
€1,719.00+ (or $1971.61+) (on 01/2019).
