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Compare Arduino IDE and PlatformIO 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.3% 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 IDEPlatformIO
Star Rating
(12)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Arduino IDE has a straightforward setup process with a score of 9.1, making it easy for beginners to get started, while PlatformIO also offers a user-friendly experience but excels with a higher score of 9.7, indicating a more polished onboarding process.
- Reviewers mention that Arduino IDE's file management system scores 8.0, which some users find limiting, whereas PlatformIO shines with a score of 9.2, providing a more robust and organized file management experience that supports larger projects effectively.
- G2 users highlight that Arduino IDE has limited multi-language support with a score of 6.8, which can be a drawback for non-English speakers, while PlatformIO impresses with a score of 9.0, offering extensive support for multiple programming languages, making it more versatile for diverse user bases.
- Users on G2 say that Arduino IDE's customization options score 7.8, which some find restrictive, whereas PlatformIO allows for greater flexibility and customization, enhancing the development experience significantly.
- Reviewers mention that while Arduino IDE provides decent help guides with a score of 8.6, PlatformIO's help resources are rated slightly higher at 8.9, indicating a more comprehensive support system for troubleshooting and learning.
- Users report that Arduino IDE's patching and updates score 8.3, which is satisfactory but not exceptional, while PlatformIO's score of 8.9 suggests a more proactive approach to updates, ensuring users have access to the latest features and improvements regularly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arduino IDE
No pricing availablePlatformIO
No pricing availableFree Trial
Arduino IDE
No trial information availablePlatformIO
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
123
9.5
10
Ease of Use
8.8
123
8.8
10
Ease of Setup
9.2
30
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Ease of Admin
8.9
22
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Quality of Support
8.4
104
9.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
21
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
117
10.0
9
Features by Category
Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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Functionality
8.9
60
9.7
6
8.0
58
9.2
6
6.6
52
9.0
5
7.6
56
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8.7
58
9.4
6
8.7
57
8.9
6
8.4
56
8.9
6
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9.2
6
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7.8
6
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9.7
6
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8.1
6
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8.9
6
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8.3
6
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8.9
6
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arduino IDE and PlatformIO are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Arduino IDE has no unique categories
PlatformIO is categorized as IoT Development Tools, Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE), and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arduino IDE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PlatformIO
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%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Utilities
8.3%
Research
8.3%
Other
33.3%
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
Is PlatformIO better than Arduino IDE?
1 Comment
AP
Yes, it is better than Arduino IDE.
We can do everything that Arduino IDE can and much more.Read more
PlatformIO has no more discussions with answers
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