# Eclipse, PyCharm vs Visual Studio Comparison

| | Eclipse | PyCharm | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 3,215 | 784 | 3,991 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (40.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (35.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $10.90 Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Eclipse

Pros:
- Ease of Use (172 reviews)
- Features (147 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (79 reviews)
- Outdated Interface (69 reviews)

### PyCharm

Pros:
- Ease of Use (17 reviews)
- Features (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (5 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

### Visual Studio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (205 reviews)
- Features (180 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (146 reviews)
- High Resource Consumption (85 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Eclipse | PyCharm | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (2643 reviews) | 9.2 (666 reviews) | 9.1 (3211 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (2651 reviews) | 8.9 (669 reviews) | 8.7 (3232 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (645 reviews) | 8.9 (111 reviews) | 8.7 (891 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (391 reviews) | 8.6 (64 reviews) | 8.5 (560 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (2275 reviews) | 8.7 (555 reviews) | 8.4 (2795 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (372 reviews) | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 8.8 (524 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (2561 reviews) | 9.3 (635 reviews) | 8.9 (3109 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Eclipse

#### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Eclipse** | 8.5/10 | 264 |
| **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Eclipse | PyCharm | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (240 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 8.6 (234 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 8.6 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.6 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.4 (223 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | 8.3 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patching & Updates** | 8.6 (223 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Eclipse** | N/A | N/A |
| **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | 8.8/10 | 947 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Eclipse | PyCharm | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (846 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (817 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 (794 reviews) | 
| **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (784 reviews) | 
| **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (792 reviews) | 

### Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Eclipse** | 8.6/10 | 310 |
| **PyCharm** | 8.7/10 | 429 |
| **Visual Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality 

| Feature | Eclipse | PyCharm | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (281 reviews) | 9.1 (396 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 8.7 (274 reviews) | 8.9 (385 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 8.6 (264 reviews) | 7.9 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.5 (273 reviews) | 8.7 (371 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.4 (267 reviews) | 8.9 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | 8.5 (271 reviews) | 8.6 (358 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patching & Updates** | 8.7 (268 reviews) | 8.8 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Eclipse** | 8.5/10 | 349 |
| **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | 8.8/10 | 575 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Eclipse | PyCharm | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (321 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (514 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | 8.6 (316 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (508 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 8.6 (306 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (470 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 8.6 (309 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (496 reviews) | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.3 (307 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (495 reviews) | 
| **Help Guides** | 8.5 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (497 reviews) | 
| **Patching & Updates** | 8.6 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (492 reviews) | 

### Application Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Eclipse** | N/A | N/A |
| **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | 8.9/10 | 464 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Eclipse | PyCharm | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (427 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (405 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (381 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (406 reviews) | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (389 reviews) | 
| **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (391 reviews) | 
| **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (397 reviews) | 

### Mobile Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Eclipse** | N/A | N/A |
| **PyCharm** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | 8.6/10 | 53 |

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms

| Feature | Eclipse | 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 (41 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Eclipse (4):** [Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/java-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/python-integrated-development-environments-ide), [PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Eclipse | PyCharm | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 29.3% | 40.8% | 35.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.9% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.8% | 29.1% | 32.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Eclipse

- **Computer Software:** 32.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Internet:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Banking:** 2.7%
- **Program Development:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.2%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 22.4%

#### PyCharm

- **Computer Software:** 32.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.4%
- **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:** 23.9%

#### Visual Studio

- **Computer Software:** 31.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6%
- **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:** 30.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Eclipse

- [AWS Cloud9](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud9/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (351 reviews)
- [NetBeans](https://www.g2.com/products/netbeans/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (673 reviews)
- [Selenium IDE](https://www.g2.com/products/selenium-ide/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (131 reviews)
- [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1036 reviews)
- [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.g2.com/products/intellij-idea/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2375 reviews)
- [PhpStorm](https://www.g2.com/products/phpstorm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (494 reviews)
- [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Aptana Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/aptana-studio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [The Jupyter Notebook](https://www.g2.com/products/the-jupyter-notebook/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (254 reviews)
- [BlueJ](https://www.g2.com/products/bluej/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (203 reviews)

### Alternatives to PyCharm

- [AWS Cloud9](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud9/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (351 reviews)
- [The Jupyter Notebook](https://www.g2.com/products/the-jupyter-notebook/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (254 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)
- [spyder download](https://www.g2.com/products/spyder-download/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (61 reviews)

### Alternatives to Visual Studio

- [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1036 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 (647 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 (306 reviews)
- [AWS Cloud9](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud9/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (351 reviews)
- [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1797 reviews)
- [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.g2.com/products/intellij-idea/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2375 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)

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## Top Discussions

### Eclipse

- Title: [Which version of Eclipse is best?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-version-of-eclipse-is-best) — 7 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Oxygen"
- Title: [Can I use eclipse for other language apart from jaba](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-eclipse-for-other-language-apart-from-jaba) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! There are a bunch of libraries it supports out of the box, or if not there are also plugins."
- Title: [What is Eclipse software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-eclipse-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Software development"
- Title: [What are the advantages of Eclipse IDE?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/eclipse-what-are-the-advantages-of-eclipse-ide) — 2 comments, 4 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "1. Robust and Extensible: Eclipse is a mature and well-established IDE with a large ecosystem of plugins and extensions that provide additional..."
- Title: [when will be support for HTML ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-will-be-support-for-html) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is already support for HTML in Eclipse. In JSP pages we are using HTML."

### 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..."

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