Netbeans (https://netbeans.org/) supports autocomplete and xdebug: http://wiki.netbeans.org/HowToConfigureXDebug For Facade autocomplete, use https://github.com/barryvdh/laravel-ide-helper For a debugbar instead of real debugger, try https://github.com/barryvdh/laravel-debugbar

I like phpStorm better, but that isn't free (has a free trial, and beta versions are also free if you want to try)

I use PhpStrom, it's good enough for me, it doesn't provide blade (template engine) support though !

teeyo said:

I use PhpStrom, it's good enough for me, it doesn't provide blade (template engine) support though !

you could use the textmate bundle from here: https://github.com/outofcontrol/Blade.tmbundle

I use Codelobster PHP Edition: http://www.codelobster.com

This free IDE has special plug-in for Laravel and Blade

I have tried many IDE's , but finally settled for Sublime which is by far the best solution ever. But eventually it comes down to your own preference and taste.