Compare Code::Blocks and Rational Build Forge - Jun 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Code::Blocks or Rational Build Forge?

Rational Build Forge is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Code::Blocks, and Rational Build Forge is rated higher (90/100) than Code::Blocks (62/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Development Tools Platform solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Code::Blocks Vs. IBM

Code::Blocks: Code::Blocks implements a custom build system with very important features: ultra-fast dependencies generation, build queues and parallel builds are the most important ones to mention.Code::Blocks - The IDE with all the features you need, having a consistent look, feel and operation across platforms.

IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Who is more expensive? Code::Blocks or Rational Build Forge?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Development Tools Platform software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Code::Blocks and Rational Build Forge.

Code::Blocks price Has a free version , On a scale between 1 to 10 Code::Blocks is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. Rational Build Forge price starts at $799 per user/year , When comparing Rational Build Forge to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Development Tools Platform software cost.

Bottom line: Rational Build Forge is more expensive than Code::Blocks.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Code::Blocks Vs. Rational Build Forge based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.

Code::Blocks: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Rational Build Forge: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Code::Blocks's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and Rational Build Forge's target customer size include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business.