Link copied to clipboard

# DevExpress vs Visual Studio Comparison - What are their main differences?

Share
[
Export
](/compare/devexpress/visual-studio/export.csv)

DevExpressVisual Studio[+ Add Product](#)

Pricing

**DevExpress**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Visual Studio**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**DevExpress**
4 months

Based on 5 responses

**Visual Studio**
3 monthsFaster

Based on 44 responses

Return on Investment

**DevExpress**
5 months7 months sooner

Based on 9 responses

**Visual Studio**
12 months

Based on 40 responses

Perceived Cost

**DevExpress**
$$$$$

**Visual Studio**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**DevExpress**
Not enough reviews yet

**Visual Studio**
14%

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**DevExpress**
[
Customer Support (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1563397&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1563853&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1564605&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Navigation Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2049571&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Visual Studio**
[
Ease of Use (206)
](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1778394&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (181)
](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1778921&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (147)
](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1777886&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
High Resource Consumption (84)
](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1777843&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**DevExpress**
Not enough data

**Visual Studio**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5a7938ffd6497884772dc39786f9e1e2/adobe-analytics.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Analytics

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-analytics/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_92678e42a1cad1b80e7d257e3636e25e/android-studio.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Android Studio

](https://www.g2.com/products/android-studio/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dbc216204b9197e5c0a1b6ac81e9b7e1/azure-devops-server.png "Product Avatar Image")

Azure DevOps Server

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-functions.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure Functions

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-functions/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/integrations)

Screenshots

**DevExpress**
No screenshot available

**Visual Studio**
 ![Visual Studio screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/20653/uploads_2Fd08cf40a-35bd-4c8e-87de-d117cd10b517_2FIC798331.png)

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**DevExpress**

9.2

9.269

**Visual Studio**

9.1

9.13,225

Ease of Use

**DevExpress**

8.6

8.669

**Visual Studio**

8.7

8.73,248

Ease of Setup

**DevExpress**

9.4

9.426

**Visual Studio**

8.7

8.7911

Ease of Admin

**DevExpress**

9.5

9.521

**Visual Studio**

8.5

8.5567

Quality of Support

**DevExpress**

9.6

9.669

**Visual Studio**

8.4

8.42,809

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**DevExpress**

9.8

9.820

**Visual Studio**

8.8

8.8531

Product Direction (% positive)

**DevExpress**

9.2

9.262

**Visual Studio**

8.9

8.93,123

**Features**
ratings from reviews

.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)[Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

35

8.8

955

Functionality

Ease of Use

8.8

34

9.1(won by 0.3)

852

File Management

9.3(won by 0.3)

30

9.0

823

Multi-Language Support

9.3(won by 0.4)

29

8.9

738

Customization

9.2(won by 0.5)

31

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

814

Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality

9.4(won by 0.7)

32

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

801

Help Guides

9.3(won by 0.7)

34

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

788

Patching & Updates

9.6(won by 0.9)

33

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

795

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Game Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web/Mobile App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Development Platforms[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

470

Additional Functionality

Continuous Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Programming Languages Supported

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

For No-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Low-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

UI Prototyping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Repository Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Game Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compatibility Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-built Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Ease of Use

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

430

File Management

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

407

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

383

Customization

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

409

Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

391

Help Guides

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

393

Patching & Updates

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

398

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Development Platforms[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

53

Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

40

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

40

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

41

Document Generation[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

5

Not enough data

Data Sources

Documents

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Software

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spreadsheets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generation

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delivery

Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Schedule

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Document Generation

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Output Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract Drafting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Logic

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

576

Functionality

Ease of Use

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

515

File Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

508

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

470

Customization

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

496

Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

495

Help Guides

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

497

Patching & Updates

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

492

Component Libraries[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.7

21

Not enough data

Functionality

Language Contingency

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Component Library

10.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Unlocked Components

9.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Management

Framework Integration

9.6(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Repository Management

9.4(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Support

10.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Mobile Development Frameworks[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.5

6

Not enough data

Functionality

Language Support

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Ease of Use

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Integrations

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Performance

Power

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Responsiveness

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Lightweight

8.9(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Support

Tutorials

9.4(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Documentation

9.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Community

9.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

JavaScript Web Frameworks[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

10

Not enough data

JavaScript Frameworks

Libraries

9.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Community

8.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Widgets

9.5(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Browser Support

8.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Graphical Visualization

8.5(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Mobile Support

7.9(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization Libraries[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charts

Chart Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Series

Not enough data

Not enough data

Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Documentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile

Mobile

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Frameworks

Web Frameworks

Not enough data

Not enough data

PDF SDKs[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality - PDF SDKs

Abstraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breadth Of Components

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ease Of Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support - PDF SDKs

Community Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Professional Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![DevExpress](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a57b152e38712ef08473c51e9cce49c8/devexpress.png "DevExpress")](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews)

DevExpress

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

74.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

16.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

9.5%

[![Visual Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/646c72569089375221819d6efbe819a0/visual-studio.svg "Visual Studio")](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews)

Visual Studio

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

36.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

32.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

31.9%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

74.3%

36.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

16.2%

32.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

9.5%

31.9%

Reviewers' Industry

[![DevExpress](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a57b152e38712ef08473c51e9cce49c8/devexpress.png "DevExpress")](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews)
DevExpress

Computer Software

21.0%

Information Technology and Services

8.6%

Financial Services

5.7%

Accounting

4.8%

Hospital & Health Care

3.8%

Other

56.2%

[![Visual Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/646c72569089375221819d6efbe819a0/visual-studio.svg "Visual Studio")](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews)
Visual Studio

Computer Software

31.1%

Information Technology and Services

22.6%

Higher Education

2.9%

Financial Services

2.6%

Internet

2.2%

Other

38.7%

FAQs

## DevExpress vs Visual Studio FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Visual Studio vs DevExpress?

DevExpress stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction scores and exceptional support, while Visual Studio is favored for its integrated development environment and extensive extension ecosystem.

| [Visual Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews) | [DevExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (4004 reviews) | 4.8/5 (116 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.7 | 9.4 |
| 8.4 | 9.6 |
| Integrated coding, debugging, and testing in one environment | Exceptional customer support and rapid UI development tools |

### How do the pricing models of Visual Studio and DevExpress compare?

DevExpress is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Visual Studio.

- **Visual Studio:** Reviewers note that the Community tier is free for individuals and students, but licensing for advanced editions can be a barrier for small teams.
- **DevExpress:** Reviewers describe DevExpress as offering "incredible value for money" and highlight its comprehensive feature set as justifying the cost, though some mention a desire for lower renewal pricing.

### What are the best alternatives to Visual Studio and DevExpress?

The top three alternatives to Visual Studio and DevExpress are Essential Studio, Xcode, and Eclipse.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Visual Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4004 reviews) | Small-Business | Community tier is free; advanced editions can be costly for small teams | Integrated coding, debugging, and testing in one environment |
| [DevExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews) | 4.8/5 (116 reviews) | Small-Business | Described as "incredible value for money"; some desire lower renewal pricing | Exceptional customer support and rapid UI development tools |
| [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5 (802 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive component library for rapid application development |
| [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) | 4.2/5 (1039 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Native development for Apple platforms |
| [Eclipse](https://www.g2.com/products/eclipse/reviews) | 4.3/5 (3221 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Open-source extensibility and strong Java support |

### Which Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE) features should I prioritize when comparing Visual Studio and DevExpress?

Buyers comparing Visual Studio and DevExpress should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Extension Ecosystem, Code Editing Experience, and Integration Capabilities.

- **Ease of Setup:** Visual Studio scores 8.7; DevExpress scores 9.4.
- **Quality of Support:** Visual Studio scores 8.4; DevExpress scores 9.6, with 2 all-time reviewer mentions for customer support.
- **Extension Ecosystem:** Visual Studio is frequently praised for its extensive extension and plugin support, with 1 all-time mention for extensions support in DevExpress.
- **Code Editing Experience:** Visual Studio is highlighted for integrated coding, debugging, and testing; DevExpress receives 1 all-time mention for code editing.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Visual Studio is cited in 587 reviews for Git integration and 168 for GitHub integration; DevExpress is noted for rapid UI development and integration with various frameworks.

### What are the pros and cons of Visual Studio vs DevExpress?

Visual Studio's headline strength is its integrated development environment and extension ecosystem, while DevExpress is recognized for its exceptional customer support and rapid UI development tools.

- **Visual Studio strengths:** Integrated coding, debugging, and testing; extensive extension ecosystem; strong Git and GitHub integration; AI-powered code completion; multi-language support.
- **Visual Studio trade-offs:** Resource-intensive and slow startup on large projects; complex interface for beginners; licensing costs for advanced editions.
- **DevExpress strengths:** Exceptional customer support (2 all-time mentions); rapid UI development; comprehensive documentation; feature-rich controls; high reliability and product quality (2 all-time mentions each).
- **DevExpress trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention a learning curve for advanced frameworks; desire for lower renewal pricing; occasional performance issues and UI design trade-offs (each with 1 all-time mention).

### Is Visual Studio or DevExpress better for small businesses?

DevExpress is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its higher satisfaction scores and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Visual Studio:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers appreciate the free Community edition but note licensing complexity for advanced tiers.
- **DevExpress:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, rapid development, and strong support as advantages for small teams.

### Which Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE) platform has better integrations?

Visual Studio is favored for integrations, with extensive reviewer-cited support for Git and GitHub.

- **Visual Studio:** Git integration cited in 587 reviews; GitHub integration cited in 168 reviews; reviewers also mention Azure integration.
- **DevExpress:** Reviewers highlight integration with various frameworks and rapid UI development, but no specific third-party tool integrations reach the publish threshold.

### How do Visual Studio and DevExpress compare on customer support?

DevExpress leads Visual Studio in Quality of Support by 1.2 points, a material difference in reviewer satisfaction.

- **Visual Studio:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, with scores ranging from 4.0 to 7.0, but note occasional complexity in resolving advanced issues.
- **DevExpress:** Reviewers consistently praise support as "exceptional," "quick," and "top-notch," with a 9.6 Quality of Support score and multiple all-time mentions for customer support.

### Which is easier to implement, Visual Studio or DevExpress?

DevExpress is rated higher for Ease of Setup by 0.7 points, indicating a smoother implementation experience compared to Visual Studio.

- **Visual Studio:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for most, with scores between 4.0 and 7.0, but note that installation can be complex for advanced configurations.
- **DevExpress:** Reviewers highlight ease of setup, rapid onboarding, and extensive documentation, with scores consistently at 7.0 and a 9.4 Ease of Setup rating.

Alternatives

**DevExpress Alternatives**

 ![Essential Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fb2e30c793c451c67d0e9325e4dbc08e/essential-studio.svg "Essential Studio")

[
Essential Studio
](/products/essential-studio/reviews)

 ![Progress Kendo UI](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ebcd1b8d635bb15805b3dce64c35d5b/progress-kendo-ui.png "Progress Kendo UI")

[
Progress Kendo UI
](/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews)

 ![Progress Telerik](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b8d6ada91779c5f9bb59446c0e57f5dc/progress-telerik.jpg "Progress Telerik")

[
Progress Telerik
](/products/progress-telerik/reviews)

 ![PandaDoc](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/97320b34486db82a48d7af098a34228d/pandadoc.svg "PandaDoc")

[
PandaDoc
](/products/pandadoc/reviews)

**Visual Studio Alternatives**

 ![Xcode](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565953/xcode.svg "Xcode")

[
Xcode
](/products/xcode/reviews)

 ![Eclipse](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/99f6b354a419d817b55329e62b0ea83f/eclipse.svg "Eclipse")

[
Eclipse
](/products/eclipse/reviews)

 ![NetBeans](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565581/netbeans.svg "NetBeans")

[
NetBeans
](/products/netbeans/reviews)

 ![Android Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566603/android-studio.jpg "Android Studio")

[
Android Studio
](/products/android-studio/reviews)