IAR Embedded Workbench
6.9#4 in embedded systems toolchainsFree planFree planExtensionLinuxWindows
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nRF Connect for VS Code
6.1#13 in embedded development idesFree planFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | IAR Embedded Workbench | nRF Connect for VS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Uppsala, Sweden | Trondheim, Norway |
| Purpose | IAR Embedded Workbench is an embedded development toolchain with an optimized compiler, debugger, and analysis tools. | The extension lets developers develop, build, and debug applications based on the nRF Connect SDK in Visual Studio Code. |
IAR Embedded Workbench plans
- IAR Embedded Workbench evaluationFree
- IAR Platform subscriptionPriced on request
nRF Connect for VS Code plans
- nRF Connect for VS CodeFree
Pick IAR Embedded Workbench if…
It suits embedded development and embedded security teams working with supported architectures on Linux or Windows. Teams evaluating the tool should note the trial's non-commercial restriction and excluded features.
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.