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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.8% of reviews)
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Eclipse
Star Rating
(3,046)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(195)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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- Users report that Eclipse excels in File Management with a score of 8.5, while Particle falls behind with a score of 7.5. Reviewers mention that Eclipse's intuitive file organization features make it easier to manage large projects effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Particle shines in Multi-Language Support, scoring 8.6 compared to Eclipse's 5.8. Users on G2 appreciate Particle's ability to seamlessly integrate various programming languages, making it a versatile choice for diverse development teams.
- G2 users highlight that Eclipse has a strong Customization capability with a score of 8.4, while Particle scores lower at 7.4. Reviewers say that Eclipse allows for extensive customization options, enabling users to tailor the environment to their specific needs.
- Users say that Particle offers superior Help Guides, scoring 8.5 compared to Eclipse's 8.2. Reviewers mention that Particle's documentation is more comprehensive and user-friendly, which aids in quicker onboarding and troubleshooting.
- Reviewers mention that Eclipse has a better Ease of Setup with a score of 8.2, while Particle scores 8.6. Users report that Eclipse's setup process is straightforward, making it accessible for new users, despite Particle's slightly higher score in this area.
- Users on G2 report that both products have similar Patching & Updates scores of 8.5, but Eclipse is noted for its regular updates that enhance functionality, while Particle's updates are perceived as less frequent, leading to some user frustration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Eclipse
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Eclipse
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,541
8.6
123
Ease of Use
8.3
2,549
8.8
124
Ease of Setup
8.3
542
8.6
49
Ease of Admin
8.1
382
8.8
48
Quality of Support
8.0
2,179
8.2
112
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
363
8.4
45
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
2,468
8.4
107
Features by Category
Functionality
8.8
218
Not enough data
8.5
216
Not enough data
8.6
204
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
8.3
207
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
270
Not enough data
8.7
267
Not enough data
8.6
258
Not enough data
8.5
266
Not enough data
8.4
264
Not enough data
8.5
267
Not enough data
8.7
263
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
316
8.3
55
8.6
312
7.5
53
8.6
301
6.3
31
8.7
305
7.4
44
8.3
304
8.2
53
8.5
299
7.8
52
8.6
300
8.3
48
Application Design
Not enough data
7.3
62
Not enough data
7.2
54
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
7.4
53
Not enough data
8.2
61
Not enough data
8.7
56
Application Control
Not enough data
7.9
29
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
8.3
43
Systems Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
IoT Capabilities
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Industrial IoT
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
5.8
30
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.4
45
Development and Deployment - Edge AI Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management - Edge AI Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Eclipse and Particle are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Particle is categorized as IoT Development Tools, IoT Platforms, Industrial IoT, and Edge AI Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Eclipse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Particle
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
32.6%
Information Technology and Services
24.5%
Higher Education
3.7%
Internet
3.6%
Financial Services
3.0%
Other
32.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Higher Education
7.2%
Computer Software
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.9%
Other
70.0%
Discussions
Which version of Eclipse is best?
5 Comments
AB
The latest version is the best in Eclipse.Read more
Can I use eclipse for other language apart from jaba
4 Comments
OG
Sure, you can! It has support for PHP, C/C++...Read more
How do I get started with Particle device?
2 Comments
RL
The easiest way is to get one of their development kits, then you just need to open up a browser and start coding using the device reference alongside the...Read more
Can you use a local IDE?
2 Comments
RN
Yes. We use Visual Studio Code. There are plenty of Particle tools available for VS code platform.Read more
Does the studios team only review engagements that are implementing with Particle Hardware and Device Cloud?
1 Comment
Official Response from Particle
Yes - with thousands of solutions being developed and deployed using our platform, we’ve seen it all and can quickly make recommendations on how to improve...Read more
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