Eclipse 4diac vs MPLAB X IDE
| Eclipse 4diac | MPLAB X IDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported languages | C++; IEC 61499 function blocks | — |
| Firmware debugging | Yes | — |
| Supported protocols | OPC UA, OPC DA, HTTP, MQTT, serial (RS232), FMI, TSN, FBDK/IP, Modbus, openPOWERLINK, Arrowhead | — |
| Supported boards | Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone Black, PLC01A1, Revolution Pi, Wago PFC200, PiFace Digital 2, µMIC.200, Bosch Rexroth PLC, Lego Mindstorms EV3 | — |
| Deployment targets | Windows, Linux (including ARM), NetOS, eCos, rcX, vxWorks, freeRTOS; PLCs and embedded devices | — |
Both are listed in Best IoT Development Tools. On Specifiction, MPLAB X IDE scores higher on our published basis.