Arm Keil MDK
7.9#1 in embedded systems toolchainsFrom 82.39 CHF a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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nRF Connect for VS Code
6.1#13 in embedded development idesFree planFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Arm Keil MDK | nRF Connect for VS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Keil MDK simplifies embedded software development for Cortex-M and Ethos-U processors through CLI, IDE, or continuous integration workflows. | The extension lets developers develop, build, and debug applications based on the nRF Connect SDK in Visual Studio Code. |
Arm Keil MDK plans
- EssentialPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- CommunityFree
- Keil MDK v6 Essential82.39 CHF a month
- Keil MDK v6 Professional165.60 CHF a month
nRF Connect for VS Code plans
- nRF Connect for VS CodeFree
Pick Arm Keil MDK if…
Keil MDK suits developers building embedded applications for Cortex-M or Ethos-U processors. Community is for non-commercial use, while the listed paid v6 plans cover commercial use.
Pick nRF Connect for VS Code if…
It suits developers building for supported Nordic nRF Series devices who want SDK configuration, building, debugging, and flashing tools in a VS Code environment.