Compare Mingw W64 alternatives
Compare top-ranked Mingw W64 alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.
| Alternative | Score | License | Platforms |
|---|
| Cygwin | 99% 397 votes | Free, Open Source | Windows |
| MinGW | 98% 209 votes | Free, Open Source | Windows, Linux |
| Windows Command Prompt | 94% 107 votes | Commercial | Windows |
| MSYS2 | 95% 55 votes | Free, Open Source | Windows |
| Gow | 91% 55 votes | Free, Open Source | Windows |
| Babun | 82% 39 votes | Free, Open Source | Windows |
| TDM-GCC | 80% 15 votes | Free | Windows |
| Microsoft Windows SDK | 62% 13 votes | Free | Windows |
| DJGPP | 50% 0 votes | Free, Open Source | Windows |
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Score: 99%
FreeOpen SourceWindows
More Unilite command-line interface for Microsoft Windows environment, and file. File-based applications and offers native integration, and other data, the Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
Alternatives 4
Score: 98%
FreeOpen SourceWindowsLinux
More ("Minimalistic GNU for Windows") and mingw (GCC), is a port of the GNU Compiler Collection and the GNU Binutils. Provides a complete open source programming tool. Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux,BSD
Alternatives 6
Windows Command Prompt
Score: 94%
CommercialWindows
More At the command prompt, at the same time cmd.exe or Cmd (executable file after the file name), also known as a Windows NT command-line interpreter, Windows CE, OS/2 and eComStation operating Features:Commercial,Windows
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Score: 95%
FreeOpen SourceWindows
More An independent MSYS MSYS2 re-write (POSIX compatibility layer) and aims at better interoperability with native Windows modern file based on MinGWw64 Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
Alternatives 10
Score: 91%
FreeOpen SourceWindows
More Gnu on Windows Gow is a lightweight alternative to file. A proper Windows installer for the Installation of about 130 extremely useful open source Unix uses Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
Alternatives 12
Score: 82%
FreeOpen SourceWindows
More Linux live on a Windows host without a lot of Fuzz you want to use the console? Baboon-Try! A baboon with the following pre-configured file: features Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Git,Cygwin,zsh
Alternatives 14
Score: 80%
FreeWindows
More TDM-GCC compiler suite for Windows. Ease of GCC for Windows tool, you can combine the latest stable Version from a couple of spots, and for free Features:Free,Windows
Alternatives 16
Score: 62%
FreeWindows
More Developers create applications on the Microsoft tools, you can use the Windows SDK, compilers, headers, libraries, code samples and a new help System Features:Free,Windows
Alternatives 18
Score: 50%
FreeOpen SourceWindows
More To support (DJ GNU programming platform) operating systems DJGPP Disenabled 386+ IBM-PC-compatible development package. Directed by DJ DeLorie. Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
Alternatives Mingw W64 alternatives FAQ
What is the best Mingw W64 alternative?
Cygwin is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.
Are there free Mingw W64 alternatives?
Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Cygwin, MinGW, MSYS2, gow, Babun.
Which platforms are covered?
The alternatives in this list include options for Windows, Linux, depending on each product.
How are alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.
