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Compare Eclipse and Visual Studio 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Eclipse
Star Rating
(3,060)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EclipseVisual Studio
Star Rating
(3,797)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% 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 ease of use with a score of 9.1, while Eclipse trails slightly at 8.8. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's intuitive interface and integrated debugging tools make it a favorite among developers, especially for those new to coding.
- Reviewers say that Visual Studio's file management capabilities are superior, scoring 8.9 compared to Eclipse's 8.6. Users appreciate the seamless integration with Git and Azure DevOps, which enhances collaboration and version control.
- G2 users highlight that Visual Studio offers better multi-language support, scoring 8.9 versus Eclipse's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's support for C#, F#, and .NET frameworks is particularly beneficial for developers working in diverse environments.
- Users on G2 report that Visual Studio's quality of support is rated at 8.3, slightly higher than Eclipse's 8.0. Reviewers mention that the extensive documentation and community forums for Visual Studio provide valuable resources for troubleshooting and learning.
- Reviewers mention that Visual Studio shines in customization options, scoring 8.8 compared to Eclipse's 8.7. Users appreciate the ability to tailor the IDE with extensions and themes, allowing for a more personalized development experience.
- Users say that Visual Studio's product direction is viewed positively at 8.9, while Eclipse's is lower at 7.9. Reviewers express confidence in Visual Studio's ongoing updates and feature enhancements, which they believe will keep the software relevant and effective in the long term.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Eclipse
No pricing availableVisual Studio
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Eclipse
No trial information availableVisual Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,549
9.1
3,079
Ease of Use
8.3
2,557
8.7
3,098
Ease of Setup
8.3
550
8.6
752
Ease of Admin
8.1
383
8.5
545
Quality of Support
8.0
2,187
8.3
2,669
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
364
8.8
510
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
2,476
8.9
2,987
Features by Category
Functionality
8.8
220
Not enough data
8.5
218
Not enough data
8.6
206
Not enough data
8.5
211
Not enough data
8.4
212
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
8.6
211
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
815
Not enough data
9.0
805
Not enough data
8.9
715
Not enough data
8.7
793
Not enough data
8.7
778
Not enough data
8.6
780
Not enough data
8.7
787
Functionality
8.8
272
Not enough data
8.7
269
Not enough data
8.6
260
Not enough data
8.5
268
Not enough data
8.4
266
Not enough data
8.5
269
Not enough data
8.7
265
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
318
9.1
509
8.6
314
8.9
507
8.6
303
8.9
466
8.6
307
8.8
498
8.3
306
8.8
496
8.5
301
8.7
498
8.6
302
8.7
494
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
396
Not enough data
9.1
391
Not enough data
9.0
370
Not enough data
8.9
391
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.7
386
Not enough data
9.0
384
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Eclipse and Visual Studio are categorized as Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE) and C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Eclipse is categorized as Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE) and PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Visual Studio is categorized as .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Mobile Development Platforms, and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Eclipse
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
32.6%
Information Technology and Services
24.5%
Higher Education
3.6%
Internet
3.6%
Financial Services
3.0%
Other
32.6%
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
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
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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