mikroC PRO for AVR
mikroC PRO for AVR is a Windows C compiler and IDE for writing, compiling, executing, programming, and debugging AVR microcontroller code.
What mikroC PRO for AVR is
mikroC PRO for AVR is a Windows C compiler and IDE for writing, compiling, executing, programming, and debugging AVR microcontroller code. It supports 214 AVR microcontrollers and includes integrated debugging, flashing, a software simulator, Code Assistant, Interrupt Assistant, USART and UDP terminals, and project statistics. The compiler provides more than 1,200 library functions, with package and library managers for third-party libraries. More than 109 ready-made working examples are included. Integrated Visual TFT supports drag-and-drop interface design, automatic code generation, and 17 TFT controllers. Projects from MIKROE’s LibStock site can be installed with one click. The product has a free plan and a paid license costing $369, paid once. A License Code can be activated on up to two computers, while a USB Dongle is portable across multiple computers. Site Licenses are available for teams or classes at separately quoted prices. MIKROE, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Belgrade, also describes lifetime free upgrades and lifetime technical support for its license.
Good
- Supports 214 AVR microcontrollers
- Free plan available
- Integrated debugging and flashing
- More than 1,200 library functions
- Includes over 109 working examples
Watch out
- Windows desktop platform
- Paid license costs $369, paid once
- License Code limited to two computers
- Site License pricing quoted separately
Who it suits
mikroC PRO for AVR suits Windows developers building software for supported AVR microcontrollers. It is useful for individuals, teams, or classes needing integrated coding, debugging, flashing, libraries, examples, and visual interface design.
Verdict
mikroC PRO for AVR combines AVR development, debugging, flashing, libraries, examples, and visual TFT design in a Windows IDE. Its free plan lowers the entry barrier, while licensing choices define use across computers or teams.
Plans and prices
From mikroC PRO for AVR's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| mikroC PRO for AVR | $369, paid once | License Code: up to two computers · USB Dongle: portable use on multiple computers · Site License: team or class licenses quoted separately · $369.00 one-time |
The facts
Each one read from mikroC PRO for AVR's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Examples
- The product page says it includes more than 109 ready-made working examples.checked 8 Oct 2026
- GUI design
- Integrated Visual TFT supports drag-and-drop interface design and automatically generates code; the page lists support for 17 TFT controllers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- IDE tools
- The IDE includes a Code Assistant, Interrupt Assistant, USART and UDP terminals, a software simulator, and advanced project statistics.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Libraries
- The compiler page lists more than 1,200 library functions and says third-party libraries can be managed through its package and library managers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Library integration
- The Library Manager can use third-party libraries installed with Package Manager, and projects from the maker's LibStock site can be installed with one click.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License and upgrades
- The maker describes the license as a one-time payment with lifetime free upgrades and lifetime technical support.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License limit
- The License Code can be activated on up to two computers, while a USB Dongle license is described as portable across multiple computers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- mikroC PRO for AVR is a C compiler and IDE for writing, compiling, executing, programming, and debugging AVR microcontroller code.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says its information security management system is certified to ISO 27001:2022.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Supported MCUs
- The product page states that mikroC PRO for AVR supports 214 AVR microcontrollers.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2001checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Belgrade, Serbiachecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- MIKROE describes itself as a development tools company focused on standardization and time-saving in the embedded industry.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Team licensing
- Site Licenses are offered for teams or classes, with the price quoted specially; the Site License Manager is available for Windows and Linux.checked 8 Oct 2026
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