Particle Web IDE vs Simplicity SDK
| Particle Web IDE | Simplicity SDK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $299/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 299 /mo | — |
| Supported languages | C, C++ | C; C++ |
| Device simulator | No | — |
| Firmware debugging | Yes | — |
| Supported boards | Particle device platforms; excludes Tracker One and Tracker SoM | Silicon Labs Series 2 and Series 3 devices; board support varies by SDK and device |
| Deployment targets | Particle devices running Particle Device OS | Silicon Labs Series 2 and Series 3 wireless/MCU devices; SiWx917 |
| Supported protocols | — | Bluetooth LE; OpenThread; Wi-Fi; proprietary wireless protocols (RAIL, Alpha integration, device-dependent) |
Both are listed in Best IoT Development Tools. On Specifiction, Particle Web IDE scores higher on our published basis.