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At a Glance
Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE
Star Rating
(144)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Qt
Qt
Star Rating
(53)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Qt
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Qt excels in its multi-language support, with a rating of 8.3, making it a preferred choice for developers working in diverse programming environments. In contrast, Arduino IDE has a lower rating of 6.8 in this area, which may limit its appeal for projects requiring multiple languages.
  • Reviewers mention that the ease of setup for Arduino IDE is notably higher, scoring 9.1 compared to Qt's 8.3. This makes Arduino IDE a more accessible option for beginners who want to get started quickly without extensive configuration.
  • G2 users highlight that Qt offers superior customization options with a score of 7.8, allowing developers to tailor their applications more effectively. However, Arduino IDE, with a score of 8.0, also provides decent customization, particularly for hardware-related projects.
  • Users on G2 report that both platforms have robust help guides, but Qt's guides are rated slightly higher at 8.6 compared to Arduino IDE's 8.3. This suggests that Qt may provide more comprehensive resources for troubleshooting and learning.
  • Reviewers say that the straight-out-the-box functionality of both products is impressive, with Qt scoring 8.6 and Arduino IDE at 8.7. Users appreciate that both platforms allow for immediate use, but Arduino IDE edges out slightly for its simplicity in initial deployment.
  • Users report that while both platforms have solid patching and updates processes, Qt's score of 8.3 indicates a more consistent update cycle, which is crucial for maintaining application security and performance over time compared to Arduino IDE's 7.7.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arduino IDE
No pricing available
Qt
No pricing available
Free Trial
Arduino IDE
No trial information available
Qt
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
123
8.5
45
Ease of Use
8.8
123
8.4
45
Ease of Setup
9.2
30
8.5
13
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
8.3
11
Quality of Support
8.4
104
8.3
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
21
7.8
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
117
8.2
45
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Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.1
62
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8.9
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IoT Development ToolsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.9%
Qt
Qt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE
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%
Qt
Qt
Computer Software
28.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Telecommunications
5.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.8%
Higher Education
5.8%
Other
46.2%
Alternatives
Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE Alternatives
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Visual Studio
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Eclipse
Eclipse
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Particle
Particle
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Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks
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Qt
Qt Alternatives
Xcode
Xcode
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Visual Studio
Visual Studio
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Ionic: An OutSystems Company
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Eclipse
Eclipse
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Discussions
Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE 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
Monty the Mongoose crying
Arduino IDE has no more discussions with answers
Qt
Qt Discussions
What are the primary benefits of QtCreator?
1 Comment
Lennart R.
LR
QtCreator has many benefits: + It is stable mature software being continuously developed and maintained following best practices since 1995. + It has...Read more
What is the use of Qt Creator?
1 Comment
Simon P.
SP
It’s a multi-platform Développement IDE available for windows, Linux, macOS, android and others.Read more
Is Qt Creator IDE free?
1 Comment
Simon P.
SP
QT Creator is the development IDE, you can use the IDE however the QT libraries are only free for open source development which means if you use the open...Read more