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Compare Arduino IDE and Code::Blocks 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Arduino IDE
Star Rating
(144)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Arduino IDECode::Blocks
Star Rating
(97)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Code::BlocksSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Code::Blocks has a strong file management system, scoring 8.6, which allows for efficient organization of projects, while Arduino IDE, with a score of 8.0, is noted for its simplicity but lacks advanced file management features.
- Reviewers mention that Code::Blocks excels in customization options, scoring 7.5, enabling users to tailor their development environment, whereas Arduino IDE, with a score of 7.8, offers limited customization, focusing more on ease of use for beginners.
- G2 users highlight that Code::Blocks provides a solid straight-out-the-box functionality with a score of 7.7, making it suitable for users who want to start coding immediately, while Arduino IDE shines with a higher score of 8.6, praised for its user-friendly interface and quick setup for Arduino projects.
- Users on G2 report that Code::Blocks has a slightly lower ease of admin score at 7.8 compared to Arduino IDE's 8.9, indicating that managing projects and settings in Arduino IDE is more straightforward, which is beneficial for less experienced users.
- Reviewers mention that both products have good help guides, but Arduino IDE scores higher at 8.6 compared to Code::Blocks' 7.8, suggesting that users find Arduino's documentation and community support more accessible and helpful.
- Users say that Code::Blocks has a strong patching and updates system with a score of 7.7, but Arduino IDE outperforms it with a score of 8.3, indicating that users appreciate the regular updates and improvements made to the Arduino IDE, enhancing their overall experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arduino IDE
No pricing availableCode::Blocks
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Arduino IDE
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
123
8.3
90
Ease of Use
8.8
123
8.7
90
Ease of Setup
9.2
30
8.8
7
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
7.8
6
Quality of Support
8.4
104
8.0
81
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
21
7.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
117
9.4
91
Features by Category
Functionality
8.9
60
8.7
50
8.0
58
8.6
50
6.6
52
6.9
40
7.6
56
7.5
47
8.7
58
7.7
49
8.7
57
7.8
49
8.4
56
7.7
44
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arduino IDE and Code::Blocks are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Arduino IDE has no unique categories
Code::Blocks has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arduino IDE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Code::Blocks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
10.7%
Higher Education
10.0%
Computer Software
8.6%
Education Management
7.9%
Other
47.1%
Computer Software
38.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Program Development
10.6%
Higher Education
9.6%
Education Management
4.3%
Other
24.5%
Discussions
How should i learn more about is
5 Comments
TK
Go to https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide and get started!Read more
Can I use it while patenting the product?
2 Comments
TK
Yes. The arduino ide does not impact any intellectual property. Whatever you write in it is your own.Read more
Arduino IDE has no more discussions with answers
Can i use asp.net on code::blocks?
1 Comment
BB
No, code::blocks is an IDE for C/C++ languaje, for asp.net i recomend you use "Visual Studio Code"Read more
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