Rust (GNU) alternatives

12 Windows apps in the same category as Rust (GNU), ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

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  Go Programming Language

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

  Open source 1.27.0 2.1M ↓ ★ 139.4K language
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  LLVM

  A collection of modular and reusable compiler and toolchain technologies.

  Open source 23.1.4 2.8M ↓ ★ 41.2K llvm, compiler
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  CMake

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

  Open source 4.4.4 3.7M ↓ ★ 8.1K compiler
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  Deno

  A modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript

  Open source 2.9.8 249.7K ↓ ★ 108.7K rust
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  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
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  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
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  Dart SDK

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

  Open source 3.13.7 1.4M ↓ ★ 11.3K compiler, language
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  sbt

  A build tool for Scala, Java, and more

  Open source 2.0.11 263.6K ↓ ★ 5K language
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  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 22.9K ↓ ★ 18.3K compiler, language
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  NVM for Windows

  A node.js version management utility for Windows. Ironically written in Go.

  Open source 1.2.2 773.9K ↓ ★ 48K windows
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  BOINC

  Open-source software for volunteer computing and grid computing.

  Open source 8.2.13 12.5K ↓ ★ 2.5K
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  Zig

  General-purpose programming language and toolchain for maintaining robust, optimal, and reusable software.

  Open source 0.17.0 82.7K ↓ ★ 43.3K compiler, language

Comparison

App	Licence	Version	Updated	GitHub stars	Chocolatey downloads
Rust (GNU)	Open source	1.99.1	October 17, 2026	120.7K	—
Go Programming Language	Open source	1.27.0	August 28, 2026	139.4K	2.1M
LLVM	Open source	23.1.4	October 20, 2026	41.2K	2.8M
CMake	Open source	4.4.4	October 5, 2026	8.1K	3.7M
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
Dart SDK	Open source	3.13.7	October 24, 2026	11.3K	1.4M
sbt	Open source	2.0.11	October 22, 2026	5K	263.6K
Nim programming language	Open source	2.2.12	October 24, 2026	18.3K	22.9K
NVM for Windows	Open source	1.2.2	February 14, 2025	48K	773.9K
BOINC	Open source	8.2.13	September 21, 2026	2.5K	12.5K
Zig	Open source	0.17.0	October 2, 2026	43.3K	82.7K