Arduino IDE
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GNAT Studio
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| Fact | Arduino IDE | GNAT Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Debugger | IDE 2 provides an integrated live debugger; debugging became stable in release 2.3. | GNAT Studio integrates with gdb and provides graphical views including a call stack, variable values, and breakpoints. |
| Editor | IDE 2 includes a modern editor with code autocompletion and code navigation. | Its editor supports syntax highlighting, smart completion, code folding, refactoring, and automatic indentation. |
| Extensibility | Arduino IDE 2 debugging uses an open framework that lets core maintainers add debugger support for boards. | GNAT Studio provides a Python API for customizing features and developing plugins. |
| Intended users | Arduino describes its ecosystem as serving students, makers, and professional developers. | AdaCore describes its tools as designed for developers building reliable, safe, and secure software, including for safety-critical and mission-critical industries. |
| Purpose | Arduino provides software for creating projects with electronic devices that interact with the physical world. | GNAT Studio is an integrated development environment that brings together tools used in software development. |
Arduino IDE plans
- Arduino IDE 2Free
GNAT Studio plans
No prices published.
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 GNAT Studio if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.