Top 15 Ant Alternative and Similar Softwares | Nov 2024

Apache Ant is an Open Source Java-based build tool (for software development). It uses XML files to describe, structure and control the build process. Most actions are described as 'Tasks' - Ant offers a library of built-in Tasks, but various 3rd party Tasks and Task libraries are available to offer additional features or integrate Ant with or into other projects.

1. py2exe

py2exe A distutils extension to create standalone Windows programs from Python scripts.......

2. Gitwin

Gitwin Gitwin is a packaging of Git, OpenSSH and many other related tools to make it a complete and ready-to-use solution as a git repository on Windows.......

3. EBuild

EBuild EBuild is a software build automation system. It is written in Java but is a general system that can be applied to almost any software development in its entirety.EBuild is general in design — but owing to its origins — EBuilds 'out of the box' support for different development platfroms......

4. NAnt

NAnt NAnt is a free .NET build tool. In theory it is kind of like make without make's wrinkles. In practice it's a lot like Ant.......

5. MakeMe

MakeMe Embedthis MakeMe is a modern replacement for make and autoconf. It manages the building of programs and products by direct compilation and the generation of IDE projects and Makefiles. MakeMe can portably build programs for Linux, Mac and Windows and handles cross-compilation with ease.......

6. SCM-Manager Universe

SCM-Manager Universe Enjoy the fascinating possibilities of secure and innovative source code management by using SCM-Manager Universe.SCM-Manager Universe simplifies daily life in software development. Our Linux based virtual machine comes with a bundle of ready to use open source software components. So enjoy the advantages of a tool which provides workflows for......

7. Ninja Build

Ninja Build Ninja is a small build system with a focus on speed. It differs from other build systems in two major respects: it is designed to have its input files generated by a higher-level build system, and it is designed to run builds as fast as possible.......

8. Maven

Maven Apache Maven is a Java-based tool for build automation and project management (in software development). It is centered around a Project Object Model (POM) described in a XML file that describes the project structure and its dependencies to other components and libraries. Maven provides pre-defined targets for source code compilation......

9. MKS Source

MKS Source A Unified Engineering Platform for Product DevelopmentMKS Integrity is an enterprise application lifecycle management platform that coordinates and manages all activities and artifacts associated with developing software as part of an embedded product or as a standalone application including Requirements Management, Modeling and System Design, Software Configuration Management, Test Management,......

10. SCons

SCons SCons is an Open Source software construction tool—that is, a next-generation build tool. Think of SCons as an improved, cross-platform substitute for the classic Make utility with integrated functionality similar to autoconf/automake and compiler caches such as ccache. In short, SCons is an easier, more reliable and faster way to......

11. Adobe Coldfusion Builder

Adobe Coldfusion Builder Adobe ColdFusion Builder is an official Adobe ColdFusion IDE based on the Eclipse platform which allows you to build and deploy web and mobile applications. Experience across-the-board performance improvements with an all-new underlying engine. Boost productivity, preserve code integrity, and manage your ColdFusion server effortlessly with......

12. CodeFactor.io

CodeFactor.io CodeFactor.io automatically and continuously tracks code quality with every GitHub commit and pull request, helping software developers save time in code reviews and efficiently tackle technical debt. Code Analysis Engine checks complexity, duplication, churn, problems for code style, performance, etc. Codefactor.io provides real time actionable feedback to address potential quality......

13. Usetrace

Usetrace Usetrace is a test automation tool from the cloud. Traces are user paths that go through your application using real browsers. For example logging in or buying a product from a web store. The same traces monitor production continuously and replaces manual regression testing each time your app changes. No......

14. CPPUnit

CPPUnit Get CppUnit - C++ port of JUnit at SourceForge.net. Fast, secure and free downloads from the largest Open Source applications and software directory......

15. UquoniTest

UquoniTest UquoniTest: a unit testing library for C++......