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The Top 5 Easiest To Use .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

See the top .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE) products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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Usability Score

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Essential Studio

8.9

Overall Usability Score

8.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.7

8.8

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

82%

Mid Market

13%

Enterprise

Visual Studio

8.9

Overall Usability Score

8.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.7

8.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

35%

Mid Market

32%

Enterprise

33%

DevExpress

8.6

Overall Usability Score

8.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.7

9.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

74%

Mid Market

17%

Enterprise

.NET 4.5

7.8

Overall Usability Score

7.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.7

9.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

7.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.2

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

35%

Mid Market

36%

Enterprise

29%

Monodevelop

6.3

Overall Usability Score

6.3

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.7

6.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

7.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

7.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

85%

Mid Market

Enterprise