Infineon ModusToolbox vs PlatformIO IDE
Infineon ModusToolbox
infineon.com
PlatformIO IDE
platformio.orgSide by side
| Figure | Infineon ModusToolbox | PlatformIO IDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $249/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Embedded Systems Toolchains | 8.4 (#5) | 8.1 (#9) |
| Spec score · C++ IDEs | 8.2 (#8) | 7.9 (#12) |
| Purpose | ModusToolbox is a development ecosystem for building embedded applications for Infineon microcontrollers and devices. | PlatformIO is a cross-platform, cross-architecture tool for embedded systems engineers and software developers building applications for embedded products. |
| Support | The product page directs users to Infineon’s Developer Community to find answers, ask questions, and connect with engineers. | 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
PlatformIO IDE
- CommunityFree
- PlatformIO IDEFree
- Business$249 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Infineon ModusToolbox
Infineon ModusToolbox is a free development ecosystem for building embedded applications with Infineon microcontrollers. Its desktop applications support software component management, peripheral and middleware configuration, compilation, programming, and debugging. Supported device families listed include PSOC, TRAVEO T2G, XMC, AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and USB-C Power Delivery microcontrollers. The installation package supports Windows, Linux, and macOS. A GNU make build system supports workflows through desktop IDEs, a command-line terminal, or continuous integration, with named IDE options including Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, IAR Embedded Workbench, and Arm MDK with µVision. Embedded assets include board support packages, drivers, middleware, and code examples, with runtime software provided through GitHub-hosted repositories. Board targets can be customized or retargeted. ModusToolbox for Security lists Trusted Firmware-M, cryptographic libraries, secure boot, firmware updates, and secure communication protocols. Infineon also lists training videos, documentation, code examples, and libraries as development resources.
PlatformIO IDE
PlatformIO IDE has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.