Arm Keil MDK
7.9#1 in embedded systems toolchainsFrom 82.39 CHF a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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Visual Micro
6.2#12 in embedded development idesFrom $19 a yearExtensionWindows
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| Fact | Arm Keil MDK | Visual Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Debugging | The VS Code integration supports pyOCD with ST-Link, CMSIS-DAP and ULINK, plus J-Link Server. | Its serial debugger supports boards with a serial interface and includes charting, performance statistics, and break and trace points. |
| Integrations | MDK v6 feature listings include CMSIS-FreeRTOS, Keil RTX5, MDK-Middleware, IoT clients, CMSIS-DAP, ULink, and third-party debug adapter support. | The maker describes integrations with Git repositories and TFS/Azure DevOps, including project libraries. |
| Support | Keil MDK support offers support cases, a community forum, documentation, and learning videos. | Annual licenses include forum support and license assistance for their 12-month term; perpetual licenses include support according to license type and can purchase continued support. |
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
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 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 Visual Micro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.