C++Builder vs PlatformIO IDE
C++Builder
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PlatformIO IDE
platformio.orgSide by side
| Figure | C++Builder | PlatformIO IDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $249/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · C++ IDEs | 8.3 (#5) | 7.9 (#12) |
| Support | The support page says product support is for customers with a current support contract; the first year of Support and Maintenance is included with a C++Builder purchase. | 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
C++Builder
- Community EditionFree
- ArchitectPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- Pro Term LicensePrice not published
PlatformIO IDE
- CommunityFree
- PlatformIO IDEFree
- Business$249 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
C++Builder
C++Builder is an integrated C++ development environment for building native applications, with Windows development emphasized. Its compiler has initial support for C++23 and pairs Clang enhancements with the Dinkumware STL. The VCL component library provides visual and non-visual elements for Windows interfaces, and build configurations can use MSBuild or CMake. FireDAC connects natively to Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, DB2, and Firebird. HTTP and REST client libraries can invoke REST services, with components for AWS and Azure also included. The IDE names Subversion and Git as supported repository integrations, and plugins can add tool windows, code completion, syntax highlighting, and debugging hooks. Integrated debugging and testing tools are listed. Community Edition costs nothing for limited commercial use, while annual revenue remains under US$5,000 and the team has no more than five developers. A 30-day free trial is available. Enterprise Edition includes an InterBase ToGo license for encrypted embedded database capabilities.
PlatformIO IDE
PlatformIO IDE has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.