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Compare BlueJ and Visual Studio 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
BlueJ
Star Rating
(188)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BlueJVisual Studio
Star Rating
(3,809)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Visual StudioSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Visual Studio excels in multi-language support, with a rating of 9.0, allowing developers to work seamlessly across various programming languages, while BlueJ, although user-friendly, has a slightly lower rating of 8.9 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's file management features are robust, scoring 8.9, which helps in organizing projects efficiently, whereas BlueJ's file management received a perfect score of 9.1, indicating its simplicity and effectiveness for educational purposes.
- G2 users highlight that Visual Studio offers extensive customization options with a score of 8.7, enabling developers to tailor their environment, while BlueJ's customization features are rated slightly higher at 9.0, making it more adaptable for beginners and educational settings.
- Users on G2 say that Visual Studio provides excellent help guides, scoring 8.6, which are beneficial for troubleshooting and learning, while BlueJ's help guides are rated higher at 8.8, indicating a strong support system for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's patching and updates are consistent, with a score of 8.7, ensuring that users have access to the latest features and security improvements, while BlueJ shines in this area with a score of 9.0, reflecting its commitment to keeping the software up-to-date for educational use.
- Users report that Visual Studio has a strong overall functionality rating of 9.1, making it a powerful tool for professional developers, while BlueJ, with a score of 8.8, is particularly praised for its straightforward out-of-the-box functionality, making it ideal for teaching programming concepts.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BlueJ
No pricing availableVisual Studio
No pricing availableFree Trial
BlueJ
No trial information availableVisual Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
148
9.1
3,088
Ease of Use
8.7
150
8.7
3,107
Ease of Setup
8.5
29
8.6
762
Ease of Admin
8.8
21
8.5
546
Quality of Support
7.5
125
8.3
2,678
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
17
8.8
510
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
137
8.9
2,996
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
817
Not enough data
9.0
806
Not enough data
8.9
716
Not enough data
8.7
794
Not enough data
8.7
780
Not enough data
8.6
781
Not enough data
8.7
788
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
512
Not enough data
8.9
508
Not enough data
8.9
468
Not enough data
8.8
499
Not enough data
8.8
498
Not enough data
8.7
499
Not enough data
8.7
496
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
399
Not enough data
9.1
392
Not enough data
9.0
371
Not enough data
8.9
391
Not enough data
8.7
381
Not enough data
8.7
386
Not enough data
9.0
385
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BlueJ and Visual Studio are categorized as Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
BlueJ has no unique categories
Visual Studio is categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE), .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Mobile Development Platforms, and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BlueJ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Visual Studio
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
Computer Software
31.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.9%
Higher Education
11.9%
Education Management
8.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.8%
Other
26.1%
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.5%
Internet
2.3%
Other
38.7%
Discussions
It's been years since BlueJ has seen a UI overhaul, can we expect that in near future ?
1 Comment
AR
No, I don't think soRead more
What is BlueJ used for?
1 Comment
CN
BlueJ is an integrated development environment for Java. It is mainly used for educational purposes and building Java-based projects. Some universities use...Read more
What is the use of Visual Studio?
6 Comments
KS
Visual Studio is user friendly IDE tool used for developing code with lots of plugins available.Read more
can i use visual studio with mysql database? is it the best compatibility
5 Comments
JU
Yes, you can go ahead, MS Visual Studio is efficiently compatible with both MSSql and Mysql.Read more
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