# AWS Cloud9, PyCharm vs Visual Studio Comparison | | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 347 | 778 | 3,976 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (43.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (41.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (35.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $10.90 Per Month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AWS Cloud9 Pros: - Cloud-Based Solutions (54 reviews) - Ease of Use (53 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (38 reviews) - Internet Connectivity (31 reviews) ### PyCharm Pros: - Ease of Use (18 reviews) - Features (15 reviews) Cons: - High System Requirements (5 reviews) - Limited Features (5 reviews) ### Visual Studio Pros: - Ease of Use (206 reviews) - Features (181 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (147 reviews) - High Resource Consumption (86 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (273 reviews) | 9.2 (660 reviews) | 9.1 (3198 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (277 reviews) | 8.9 (663 reviews) | 8.7 (3219 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (151 reviews) | 8.9 (105 reviews) | 8.6 (877 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 8.6 (64 reviews) | 8.5 (559 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (258 reviews) | 8.7 (549 reviews) | 8.4 (2781 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (75 reviews) | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 8.8 (523 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (251 reviews) | 9.3 (630 reviews) | 8.9 (3099 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS Cloud9 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### PyCharm #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: For Individuals Price: $10.90 Per Month Key Features: - PyCharm’s advanced tools and integrations - AI-assisted coding for enhanced productivity [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/pycharm/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Visual Studio #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Cloud9** | 8.2/10 | 72 | | **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Studio** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Management** | 8.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | 8.2 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | 8.2 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.3 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Help Guides** | 8.2 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patching & Updates** | 8.3 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Cloud9** | N/A | N/A | | **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Studio** | 8.8/10 | 945 | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (844 reviews) | | **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (818 reviews) | | **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (731 reviews) | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (807 reviews) | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (795 reviews) | | **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (785 reviews) | | **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (791 reviews) | ### Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Cloud9** | 8.3/10 | 127 | | **PyCharm** | 8.7/10 | 423 | | **Visual Studio** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (115 reviews) | 9.1 (391 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Management** | 8.4 (111 reviews) | 8.9 (380 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | 8.3 (106 reviews) | 7.9 (302 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customization** | 8.2 (108 reviews) | 8.7 (366 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.3 (114 reviews) | 8.8 (364 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Help Guides** | 8.2 (108 reviews) | 8.6 (355 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Patching & Updates** | 8.3 (103 reviews) | 8.8 (364 reviews) | Not enough data | ### C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Cloud9** | 8.4/10 | 54 | | **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Studio** | 8.8/10 | 574 | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (514 reviews) | | **File Management** | 8.3 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (509 reviews) | | **Multi-Language Support** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (468 reviews) | | **Customization** | 8.0 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (496 reviews) | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (496 reviews) | | **Help Guides** | 8.4 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (497 reviews) | | **Patching & Updates** | 8.6 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (493 reviews) | ### Application Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Cloud9** | N/A | N/A | | **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Studio** | 8.9/10 | 455 | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (420 reviews) | | **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (401 reviews) | | **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (377 reviews) | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (401 reviews) | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (387 reviews) | | **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (388 reviews) | | **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (394 reviews) | ### Mobile Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Cloud9** | N/A | N/A | | **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A | | **Visual Studio** | 8.6/10 | 52 | #### Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms | Feature | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (40 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (40 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to AWS Cloud9 (4):** [PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/python-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/java-integrated-development-environments-ide), [C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/c-c-integrated-development-environments-ide) **Unique to PyCharm (1):** [Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/python-integrated-development-environments-ide) **Unique to Visual Studio (5):** [C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/c-c-integrated-development-environments-ide), [.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/net-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Mobile Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development-platforms), [Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/java-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS Cloud9 | PyCharm | Visual Studio | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 43.4% | 41.0% | 35.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.7% | 29.9% | 32.1% | | **Enterprise** | 28.9% | 29.1% | 32.1% | ### By Industry #### AWS Cloud9 - **Computer Software:** 29.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.9% - **Financial Services:** 4.2% - **Automotive:** 2.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.4% - **Accounting:** 2.1% - **Program Development:** 2.1% - **Education Management:** 1.8% - **Banking:** 1.8% - **Retail:** 1.8% - **Other:** 25.9% #### PyCharm - **Computer Software:** 32.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.0% - **Internet:** 4.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.7% - **Telecommunications:** 3.2% - **Education Management:** 2.9% - **Research:** 2.8% - **Financial Services:** 2.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7% - **Computer Networking:** 1.6% - **Other:** 24.1% #### Visual Studio - **Computer Software:** 31.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.5% - **Higher Education:** 2.9% - **Financial Services:** 2.6% - **Internet:** 2.2% - **Program Development:** 1.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9% - **Education Management:** 1.8% - **Telecommunications:** 1.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 1.5% - **Other:** 30.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS Cloud9 - [Eclipse](https://www.g2.com/products/eclipse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3207 reviews) - [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.g2.com/products/intellij-idea/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2367 reviews) - [Codeanywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/codeanywhere/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (72 reviews) - [NetBeans](https://www.g2.com/products/netbeans/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (673 reviews) - [The Jupyter Notebook](https://www.g2.com/products/the-jupyter-notebook/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (250 reviews) - [Codenvy](https://www.g2.com/products/codenvy/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (67 reviews) - [PhpStorm](https://www.g2.com/products/phpstorm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (494 reviews) - [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1035 reviews) - [Deepnote](https://www.g2.com/products/deepnote/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (382 reviews) - [Hex](https://www.g2.com/products/hex-tech-hex/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (390 reviews) ### Alternatives to PyCharm - [Eclipse](https://www.g2.com/products/eclipse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3207 reviews) - [The Jupyter Notebook](https://www.g2.com/products/the-jupyter-notebook/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (250 reviews) - [Kite](https://www.g2.com/products/kite/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews) - [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews) - [Wing Python IDE](https://www.g2.com/products/wing-python-ide/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Selenium IDE](https://www.g2.com/products/selenium-ide/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (131 reviews) - [Aptana Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/aptana-studio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (40 reviews) - [Ninja IDE](https://www.g2.com/products/ninja-ide/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (8 reviews) - [Deepnote](https://www.g2.com/products/deepnote/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (382 reviews) - [Hex](https://www.g2.com/products/hex-tech-hex/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (390 reviews) ### Alternatives to Visual Studio - [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1035 reviews) - [Eclipse](https://www.g2.com/products/eclipse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3207 reviews) - [NetBeans](https://www.g2.com/products/netbeans/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (673 reviews) - [Android Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/android-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (641 reviews) - [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews) - [Firebase](https://www.g2.com/products/firebase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews) - [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1422 reviews) - [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.g2.com/products/intellij-idea/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2367 reviews) - [C++Builder](https://www.g2.com/products/c-builder/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Claris FileMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (578 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AWS Cloud9 - Title: [Is there any other cloud IDE better than this?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-other-cloud-ide-better-than-this) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Gitpod offers more options, but it's a little more complicated the setup" - Title: [Can i use this programm on Android?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-programm-on-android) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can. " - Title: [What is AWS Cloud9 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aws-cloud9-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "New Generation IDE use over the cloud on AWS. AWS Cloud9 provides a complete environment over the cloud to develop an application/software. It is ready to..." - Title: [No need](https://www.g2.com/discussions/aws-cloud9-no-need) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "hi" - Title: [Can I use this for?"](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-for-e1123d02-0866-48b9-842b-9751a73387db) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." ### PyCharm - Title: [What is PyCharm used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pycharm-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [What is PyCharm used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pycharm-what-is-pycharm-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Mostly for python programming" - Title: [What is PyCharm editor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pycharm-editor) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "PyCharm is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) specifically designed for Python programming. It is developed by JetBrains and provides a wide..." - Title: [Is PyCharm paid?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-pycharm-paid) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [Can I use PyCharm for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-pycharm-for-free) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes you can, you can use Pycharm community edition for free but make sure not to use it for business or commercial purposes as it is a direct violation of ULA." ### Visual Studio - Title: [What is Visual Studio used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-visual-studio-used-for) — 10 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "PC program development mainly, but with add ins it can be used for some embedded projects too." - Title: [What are the most impactful features of Visual Studio for developers in building modern applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-impactful-features-of-visual-studio-for-developers-in-building-modern-applications) — 6 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Most impactful would be IntelliSense which offers auto code completion, easy navigation and parameters info. Git Integration where developers can..." - Title: [What is the use of Visual Studio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-visual-studio) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "Visual Studio is user friendly IDE tool used for developing code with lots of plugins available." - Title: [can i use visual studio with mysql database? is it the best compatibility](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-visual-studio-with-mysql-database-is-it-the-best-compatibility) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "you can ! it's compatibility" - Title: [How is Visual Studio being used to enhance operational efficiency and user experience in its specific field?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-visual-studio-being-used-to-enhance-operational-efficiency-and-user-experience-in-its-specific-field) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Visual Studio offers a complete development environment that simplifies the coding, debugging, and deployment processes, improving operational efficiency and..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-cloud9-vs-pycharm-vs-visual-studio)