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At a Glance
KDevelop
KDevelop
Star Rating
(10)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KDevelop
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,808)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
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  • Users report that Visual Studio excels in its Multi-Language Support, with a rating of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for developers working in diverse programming environments. In contrast, KDevelop also offers strong support but is rated slightly lower at 8.9.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's File Management features are robust, scoring 8.9, which allows for efficient organization of projects and files. KDevelop, however, shines with a higher score of 9.1, indicating a more user-friendly approach to file handling.
  • G2 users highlight that Visual Studio's Customization options are extensive, rated at 8.7, allowing developers to tailor their environment to their specific needs. KDevelop, with a score of 8.9, offers similar customization capabilities but is noted for being more intuitive in its setup.
  • Users on G2 report that Visual Studio's Patching & Updates process is generally smooth, with a score of 8.7, but some users have experienced delays in receiving updates. KDevelop, rated higher at 9.0, is praised for its timely updates and seamless patching process.
  • Reviewers say that Visual Studio provides excellent Help Guides, scoring 8.6, which are beneficial for new users. However, KDevelop's help resources are rated higher at 8.8, with users appreciating the clarity and comprehensiveness of the documentation.
  • Users report that both products have strong Ease of Use ratings, with Visual Studio at 8.7 and KDevelop at 9.0. KDevelop is often described as more user-friendly, particularly for beginners, while Visual Studio is favored by those who require advanced features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
KDevelop
No pricing available
Visual Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
KDevelop
No trial information available
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
8
9.1
3,087
Ease of Use
9.0
8
8.7
3,106
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
761
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
546
Quality of Support
8.0
5
8.3
2,677
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
510
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
8
8.9
2,995
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
907
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
817
Not enough data
9.0
806
Not enough data
8.9
716
Not enough data
8.7
794
Not enough data
8.7
780
Not enough data
8.6
781
Not enough data
8.7
788
Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
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
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
566
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
512
Not enough data
8.9
508
Not enough data
8.9
468
Not enough data
8.8
499
Not enough data
8.8
498
Not enough data
8.7
499
Not enough data
8.7
496
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.9
420
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
398
Not enough data
9.1
392
Not enough data
9.0
371
Not enough data
8.9
391
Not enough data
8.7
381
Not enough data
8.7
386
Not enough data
9.0
385
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
8.5
44
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
KDevelop
KDevelop
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
KDevelop and Visual Studio are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
KDevelop
KDevelop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.0%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.3%
Reviewers' Industry
KDevelop
KDevelop
Computer Software
30.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Renewables & Environment
10.0%
Medical Devices
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.5%
Internet
2.3%
Other
38.7%
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Discussions
KDevelop
KDevelop Discussions
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KDevelop 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