Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to CodeBox

Code with the same editor on your desktop and in the cloud

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. CodeBox launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Codebox - Open-source cloud and desktop IDE▲136

   Open source cloud & desktop IDE. Contribute to CodeboxIDE/codebox development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   CodeSandbox▲292

   The online code editor for web development

   2018 · codesandbox.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Code Box▲78

   A desktop app, inspired by CodePen and JSFiddle

   2021 · virejdasani.github.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Codebox – Open source cloud and desktop IDE▲10

   Open source cloud & desktop IDE. Contribute to CodeboxIDE/codebox development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   CodeSandbox for iOS▲227

   Create anytime, anywhere, together with CodeSandbox for iOS

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Codeanywhere▲92

   The only multi-platform cloud editor.

   2014 · codeanywhere.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   CodeComet▲109

   Version control, collaboration and online coding for devs

   2016 · codecomet.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Codeblox▲103

   Connect your code with anyone else's via drag and drop

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Data Monkey▲244

   Codeacademy for data

   2014 · datamonkey.pro · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Visual Studio Code▲14

    Free cross-platform code editor from Microsoft

    2015 · code.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Mapbox▲128

    Design and publish beautiful maps

    2014 · mapbox.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Codecrap▲93

    Where developers go to laugh and cry

    2014 · codecrap.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Bitsbox▲161

    Monthly code projects for kids

    2014 · bitsbox.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Lime Text▲76

    Open Source code editor

    2014 · limetext.org · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Code Pad▲98

    A place for developers to save & share code snippets.

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Zonebox▲67

    Get more done by timeboxing your tasks

    2015 · rinik.net · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Codepad 2.0▲96

    Share & save code snippets

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Codebase▲72

    Code hosting & project management software

    2015 · codebasehq.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The New Minbox▲103

    Organize and collaborate across clouds

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Codeable▲85

    Get your WordPress tasks done

    2014 · codeable.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mapbox Studio dataset editor▲120

    Creating and edit geospatial data in your browser

    2016 · mapbox.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Programmar▲88

    A place for developers to read and write

    2015 · programmar.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Codebox – Open-source cloud and desktop IDE▲9

    Open source cloud & desktop IDE. Contribute to CodeboxIDE/codebox development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Citybox▲96

    Curated Boxes of Local Products from Different Cities

    2014 · cityboxdurham.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →