| Tool | Language | VB6-like? | |------|----------|------------| | | VB6 syntax | Yes – nearly 100% compatible | | RAD Basic | VB6 clone | In development, early access | | Visual Studio Community | VB.NET | Not the same, but free | | Gambas (Linux) | BASIC-like | Similar IDE |
: The modern successor to VB6. While it uses different syntax and architecture, it is the current standard for Visual Basic development supported by Microsoft. Maintaining Existing VB6 Apps How to get VB 6.0 - Microsoft Q&A
Microsoft has never offered the full VB6 Integrated Development Environment (IDE) as a free download.
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