Arduino IDE
8.0#1 in embedded development idesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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CrossWorks for ARM
6.3#8 in embedded development ides$2,500 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Arduino IDE | CrossWorks for ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Debugger | IDE 2 provides an integrated live debugger; debugging became stable in release 2.3. | The CrossWorks multi-core debugger can debug applications built in the IDE or with external toolchains. |
| Headquarters | Arduino's privacy policy gives its registered office as Via Andrea Appiani 25, Monza, Italy. | Dursley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom |
Arduino IDE plans
- Arduino IDE 2Free
CrossWorks for ARM plans
- Named Developer License$2,500, paid once
- Shared Developer License$3,750, paid once
Pick Arduino IDE if…
It suits students, makers, and professional developers creating projects with physical electronic devices. The editor and CLI support both graphical and text-based workflows.
Pick CrossWorks for ARM if…
CrossWorks for ARM suits embedded developers targeting ARM-family microcontrollers and using C, C++, or assembly. It also fits teams needing integrated debugging, flashing, RTOS tasking, and hardware-probe support.