Compare Essential Studio and Visual Studio 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Essential Studio
Star Rating
(683)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansVisual Studio
Star Rating
(3,900)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Visual Studio excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Syncfusion Essential Studio. Users appreciate its ability to handle complex projects smoothly, with one reviewer noting how it manages to load Laravel projects without freezing, even with multiple files open.
- Users say that Visual Studio's implementation process is quick and intuitive, making it easier for new users to get started. Reviewers highlight the seamless onboarding experience, which allows them to dive into .NET development and even create Xamarin applications without extensive setup time.
- According to verified reviews, Syncfusion Essential Studio shines in its affordability, offering a free entry-level option that appeals to small organizations with limited budgets. Users have found it to be a game-changer for developing applications with advanced interfaces, particularly praising its utility library for easy integration.
- Reviewers mention that while Visual Studio has a robust feature set, some users feel it can be overwhelming due to its extensive capabilities. In contrast, Syncfusion Essential Studio is noted for its straightforward usability, especially for smaller projects, making it a solid choice for users who prioritize simplicity.
- Users highlight that Visual Studio provides excellent support for a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, which is a significant advantage for developers working in diverse environments. The availability of extensions, such as PHP Intelephense, enhances productivity by offering features like autocomplete for methods and loops.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Syncfusion Essential Studio has received positive feedback for its documentation and ease of integration with frameworks like Flutter, it still trails behind Visual Studio in terms of overall market presence and user satisfaction. This suggests that while it serves a niche well, it may not meet the broader needs of all developers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Essential Studio
Syncfusion Essential Studio Community License - Complimentary for qualifying developers and organizations!
Free
A complimentary Essential Studio® license available to organizations and individuals with less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers, and 10 or fewer total employees.
Note: An entity or organization may not have ever received more than $3,000,000 USD in capital from an outside source, such as private equity or venture capital, in order to be eligible for the Community License.
Value of $12,475 USD. No credit card required.
- Unlimited access to 1,600+ components and libraries, as well as all other products included with Essential Studio® .
- Wide range of product demos and training, including video tutorials, documentation, and KB articles.
- Does not expire. Licenses will continue to receive support and updates for new versions.
Visual Studio
No pricing availableFree Trial
Essential Studio
Free Trial is available
Visual Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
564
9.1
3,144
Ease of Use
8.4
571
8.7
3,165
Ease of Setup
8.8
342
8.6
821
Ease of Admin
8.7
227
8.5
558
Quality of Support
9.1
537
8.4
2,731
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
225
8.8
522
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
552
8.9
3,053
Features by Category
Functionality
8.6
210
9.1
829
8.4
180
9.0
810
8.3
162
8.9
721
8.3
194
8.7
799
8.7
202
8.7
785
8.2
206
8.6
782
8.7
198
8.7
788
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
510
Not enough data
8.9
505
Not enough data
8.9
465
Not enough data
8.8
495
Not enough data
8.8
495
Not enough data
8.7
495
Not enough data
8.7
492
JavaScript Frameworks
8.9
96
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
178
Not enough data
9.1
230
Not enough data
8.7
197
Not enough data
Management
8.9
209
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
221
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
Support
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.2
93
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Data Sources
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
Generation
7.8
46
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
Delivery
7.5
42
Not enough data
7.6
44
Not enough data
7.2
39
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
25
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.0
21
Not enough data
5.9
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
3.3
6
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
412
Not enough data
9.1
397
Not enough data
9.0
371
Not enough data
8.9
397
Not enough data
8.7
381
Not enough data
8.7
385
Not enough data
8.9
390
Charts
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
Documentation
8.1
56
Not enough data
Mobile
8.4
49
Not enough data
Web Frameworks
9.0
52
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.3
38
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Essential Studio and Visual Studio are categorized as .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Essential Studio is categorized as Data Visualization Libraries, Component Libraries, JavaScript Web Frameworks, Document Generation, and Mobile Development Frameworks
Visual Studio is categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Mobile Development Platforms, Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE), and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Essential Studio
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
30.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Financial Services
4.1%
Accounting
2.3%
Program Development
2.3%
Other
48.4%
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.6%
Internet
2.2%
Other
38.6%
Discussions
this free community version of syncfusion will stay free ?
2 Comments
SS
Hi Muhammad,
I'm not sure if my reply to your other inquiry didn't come through or if there was a system hiccup and your question was mistakenly posted...Read more
When do you release Syncfusion for UNO?
1 Comment
SS
Hello Ute,
Thank you very much for your interest in the work we're doing with controls for the Uno platform! It sounds like you may have already seen our...Read more
Will you sell document creator again as control or it will stay only part of Bold BI.
1 Comment
SS
Hi Igor,
Thank you very much for your question!
Within Essential Studio Enterprise Edition we do offer a dashboard layout control - please see...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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