Arduino IDE
8.0#1 in embedded development idesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitArduino IDE vs Visual Micro
Visual Micro
6.2#12 in embedded development idesFrom $19 a yearExtensionWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Arduino IDE | Visual Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Arduino's privacy policy gives its registered office as Via Andrea Appiani 25, Monza, Italy. | Birmingham, UK |
Arduino IDE plans
- Arduino IDE 2Free
Visual Micro plans
- Non-Profit/Hobby — 1 machine, 1 year$19 a year
- Non-Profit/Hobby — 1 machine, perpetual$64.99, paid once
- Commercial — 1 machine, 1 year$75 a year
- Commercial — 1 machine, perpetual$250, 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 Visual Micro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.