Arduino IDE
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STM32CubeIDE
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| Fact | Arduino IDE | STM32CubeIDE |
|---|---|---|
| License | Arduino IDE 2 source code and executable distributions are licensed under GNU AGPLv3; bundled third-party components use compatible GPLv2, MIT and BSD-3 licenses. | ST says STM32CubeIDE is free to download and use, while the application itself is proprietary software from ST. |
| Purpose | Arduino provides software for creating projects with electronic devices that interact with the physical world. | STM32CubeIDE is a C/C++ development environment for editing, compiling, and debugging STM32 code. |
Arduino IDE plans
- Arduino IDE 2Free
STM32CubeIDE plans
- STM32CubeIDEFree
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 STM32CubeIDE if…
It suits developers working with STM32 devices who need editing, build, and debugging tools across Windows, Linux, or macOS. The VS Code variant may suit teams using CMake-based projects.