CodeLite vs Lapce
CodeLite
codelite.org
Lapce
lap.devSide by side
| Figure | CodeLite | Lapce |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Rust IDEs | 8.1 (#3) | 8.4 (#1) |
| Downloads | The site links installers for Windows 10 and 11, Ubuntu 24, and macOS, plus FreeBSD downloads and source build instructions. | The official site offers Linux x86_64 and ARM64 archives, Windows x86_64 installer and portable builds, and a universal macOS disk image. |
| License | CodeLite is distributed under GPLv2, with an exception allowing third-party plugins to remain closed source and use any license. | The project is released under the permissive Apache License 2.0. |
| Product | CodeLite is a free, open-source, cross-platform IDE for C, C++, Rust, PHP, and Node.js. | Lapce is an open source code editor written in Rust. |
| Remote development | The Remoty plugin supports remote code completion, formatting, search, building, execution, debugging, Git, and project management. | Remote work connects over SSH, runs plugins and commands on the remote host, and uses a lapce-proxy process through an SSH tunnel. |
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In their own words
CodeLite
CodeLite is a free, open-source IDE for C, C++, Rust, PHP, and Node.js; project materials also identify Python development as a focus. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its core tools include smart completion, code navigation, a built-in debugger, Git integration, and a plugin system. Configured language servers can add completion, go-to-definition, and reference search. The Git plugin covers cloning, staging, commits, pushes, pulls, branches, diffs, and history. PHP tools include XDebug debugging, syntax checks, refactoring, project management, and SFTP synchronization. The Remoty plugin supports remote coding tasks including building, execution, debugging, Git, and project management. References to classes, functions, and files in Claude Code and Kiro CLI can be opened in the editor. CodeLite is distributed under GPLv2, with an exception allowing third-party plugins to use other licenses. The Git plugin requires Git to be installed separately.
Lapce
Lapce is an open-source code editor written in Rust, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It uses a native graphical interface with GPU acceleration through Floem. For code intelligence, it combines Tree-sitter syntax highlighting with Language Server Protocol support for completion, diagnostics, and code actions. Developers can connect to a remote machine to work in an environment matching a production server, and the included terminal opens at the workspace path. The editor has built-in Vim-like modal editing and supports multiple cursors. Plugins can be written in any programming language that compiles to WASI, and the editor supports extensions. Downloads include Linux tar.gz builds for x86 and ARM, Windows system installer and portable x86 builds, and a universal macOS DMG. The product page displays version 0.4.2. Its documentation covers setup, settings, keybindings, modal editing, remote development, themes, terminal use, multiple cursors, syntax highlighting, and plugin development. The About page says Lapdev is maintained by the Lapce team and describes Lapce and Floem as open-source projects.