Arduino IDE vs Visual Studio
| Arduino IDE | Visual Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 45 /user/mo |
| Built-in debugger | — | Yes |
| Build tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best IDE Software. On Specifiction, Arduino IDE scores higher on our published basis.