PlatformIO IDE vs Visual Micro
PlatformIO IDE
platformio.orgVisual Micro
visualmicro.comSide by side
| Figure | PlatformIO IDE | Visual Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249/mo | $1.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Embedded Development IDEs | 7.8 (#9) | 7.4 (#16) |
| Debugging | The IDE page says its unified debugger supports more than 250 embedded boards with zero configuration. | Its serial debugger supports boards with a serial interface and includes charting, performance statistics, and break and trace points. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says PlatformIO uses industry-standard technical and organizational measures to secure stored information. | The maker says update checks send software serial numbers and the user's IP address, and that disabling update checks stops this transmission. |
| 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. | Annual licenses include forum support and license assistance for their 12-month term; perpetual licenses include support according to license type and can purchase continued support. |
Plans
PlatformIO IDE
- CommunityFree
- PlatformIO IDEFree
- Business$249 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Visual Micro
- Non-Profit/Hobby — 1 machine, 1 year$19 a year
- Non-Profit/Hobby — 1 machine, perpetual$64.99, paid once
- Commercial — 1 machine, 1 year$75 a year
- Commercial — 1 machine, perpetual$250, paid once
In their own words
PlatformIO IDE
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Visual Micro
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