Compare Fabric and Visual Studio

At a Glance
Fabric
Fabric
Star Rating
(26)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Fabric
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,901)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Visual Studio
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Visual Studio excels in user experience, particularly with its Intellisense features that provide accurate suggestions, allowing developers to code quickly and efficiently. In contrast, while Fabric offers a stylish UI, users have noted that it lacks the depth of features found in Visual Studio.
  • Users say that Visual Studio's debugging tools are highly praised for their effectiveness, enabling quick checks on code updates. Fabric, while it does provide good crash reports, is seen as less comprehensive in its debugging capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio has a clean and intuitive interface packed with powerful features, which contributes to a smoother development process. Fabric's interface is also noted for being user-friendly, but it may not offer the same level of functionality that developers expect from a robust IDE.
  • According to verified reviews, Visual Studio has a significantly higher G2 Score, reflecting overall user satisfaction and a strong market presence. Fabric, on the other hand, has a much lower score, indicating that users may face challenges in meeting their development needs.
  • Users highlight that Visual Studio's community edition is a valuable resource for small businesses, providing access to powerful tools without cost. Fabric, while free, is primarily focused on specific functionalities like crash reporting and remote execution, which may not be sufficient for all development needs.
  • G2 reviewers note that Visual Studio's implementation process is generally quick and intuitive, making it easier for new users to get started. Fabric, while it has a straightforward setup, may not provide the same level of support and resources that Visual Studio offers for ongoing development challenges.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Fabric
No pricing available
Visual Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
Fabric
No trial information available
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
25
9.1
3,144
Ease of Use
8.4
25
8.7
3,165
Ease of Setup
9.0
13
8.6
821
Ease of Admin
8.8
13
8.5
558
Quality of Support
8.3
14
8.4
2,731
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
10
8.8
522
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
26
8.9
3,053
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
925
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
829
Not enough data
9.0
810
Not enough data
8.9
721
Not enough data
8.7
799
Not enough data
8.7
785
Not enough data
8.6
782
Not enough data
8.7
788
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
568
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
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.9
443
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
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
8.5
47
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
Fabric
Fabric
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Fabric and Visual Studio are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Fabric
Fabric
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
7.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.1%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Fabric
Fabric
Computer Software
23.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Retail
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Higher Education
7.7%
Other
42.3%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.6%
Internet
2.2%
Other
38.6%
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Discussions
Fabric
Fabric Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Fabric has no discussions with answers
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Discussions
What is Visual Studio used for?
10 Comments
Pratik  D.
PD
IDE for Applications DevelopmentRead more
What is the use of Visual Studio?
6 Comments
Khabul S.
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
Jacqueline U.
JU
Yes, you can go ahead, MS Visual Studio is efficiently compatible with both MSSql and Mysql.Read more