Arm Toolchain for Embedded vs PlatformIO IDE
Arm Toolchain for Embedded
developer.arm.com
PlatformIO IDE
platformio.orgSide by side
| Figure | Arm Toolchain for Embedded | PlatformIO IDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $20.75/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Embedded Systems Toolchains | 8.3 (#6) | 8.1 (#9) |
| Intended users | Arm identifies high-performance embedded projects, including projects needing AArch64 optimization or newer Arm architecture support, as candidates for the toolchain. | The documentation identifies professional embedded systems engineers, software developers, hobbyists, and professionals as users. |
| Purpose | Arm Toolchain for Embedded is an open-source embedded C/C++ compilation toolchain for developing high-performance products based on Arm designs. | PlatformIO is a cross-platform, cross-architecture tool for embedded systems engineers and software developers building applications for embedded products. |
| Support | Arm provides support only for the Professional and FuSa editions; other editions rely on community support. | The free Community support option includes round-the-clock access to community forums and documentation; paid Business support lists online ticket submission and a response time under 24 business hours. |
Plans
Arm Toolchain for Embedded
- Arm Toolchain for EmbeddedFree
- Arm Toolchain for Embedded FuSaPriced on request
- Arm Toolchain for Embedded ProfessionalPriced on request
PlatformIO IDE
- CommunityFree
- PlatformIO IDEFree
- Business$249 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Arm Toolchain for Embedded
Arm Toolchain for Embedded has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PlatformIO IDE
PlatformIO IDE has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.