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CMake alternatives

CMake is a cross-platform, open-source build system generator.

Kitware Languages & SDKs #4 Languages & SDKs

12 Windows apps in the same category as CMake, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

  • Go Programming Language

    An open source programming language that makes it simple to build secure, scalable systems.

    Open source 1.27.3 2.1M ↓ ★ 139.4K
  • LLVM

    A collection of modular and reusable compiler and toolchain technologies.

    Open source 23.1.4 2.8M ↓ ★ 41.2K compiler
  • Deno

    A modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript

    Open source 2.9.8 249.7K ↓ ★ 108.7K
  • Yarn

    Yarn is a package manager that doubles down as project manager. Whether you work on one-shot projects or large monorepos, as a hobbyist or an enterprise user, we've got you covered.

    Open source 1.22.22 1.9M ↓ ★ 41.5K
  • Ccache

    Ccache is a compiler cache. It speeds up recompilation by caching previous compilations and detecting when the same compilation is being done again.

    Open source 4.14.1 2.2M ↓ ★ 3K compiler, cross-platform
  • etcd

    Distributed reliable key-value store for the most critical data of a distributed system

    Open source 3.7.3 57.2K ↓ ★ 52.4K cross-platform, foss
  • Nim programming language

    Nim is a statically typed compiled systems programming language. It combines successful concepts from mature languages like Python, Ada and Modula.

    Open source 2.2.12 23.6K ↓ ★ 18.3K compiler, foss
  • Dart SDK

    A set of tools and libraries for the Dart programming language.

    Open source 3.13.7 1.5M ↓ ★ 11.3K compiler
  • TypeScript SDK

    This is a standalone, power tool release of TypeScript 4.3 for Visual Studio. It includes both the TypeScript experience for Visual Studio and a standalone compiler that can be used from the command line.

    Open source 4.3 92.3K ↓ ★ 111.6K cross-platform, foss
  • sbt

    A build tool for Scala, Java, and more

    Open source 2.0.12 265.2K ↓ ★ 5K
  • Typst

    A new markup-based typesetting system that is powerful and easy to learn.

    Open source 0.15.1 7.6K ↓ ★ 56.8K compiler
  • BOINC

    Open-source software for volunteer computing and grid computing.

    Open source 8.2.13 12.5K ↓ ★ 2.5K

Comparison

AppLicenceVersionUpdatedGitHub starsChocolatey downloads
CMake Open source 4.4.4 October 5, 2026 8.1K 3.7M
Go Programming Language Open source 1.27.3 November 1, 2026 139.4K 2.1M
LLVM Open source 23.1.4 October 20, 2026 41.2K 2.8M
Deno Open source 2.9.8 October 21, 2026 108.7K 249.7K
Yarn Open source 1.22.22 May 30, 2024 41.5K 1.9M
Ccache Open source 4.14.1 September 30, 2026 3K 2.2M
etcd Open source 3.7.3 October 25, 2026 52.4K 57.2K
Nim programming language Open source 2.2.12 October 24, 2026 18.3K 23.6K
Dart SDK Open source 3.13.7 October 24, 2026 11.3K 1.5M
TypeScript SDK Open source 4.3 October 21, 2024 111.6K 92.3K
sbt Open source 2.0.12 October 28, 2026 5K 265.2K
Typst Open source 0.15.1 July 17, 2026 56.8K 7.6K
BOINC Open source 8.2.13 September 21, 2026 2.5K 12.5K