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At a Glance
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,805)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Xojo
Xojo
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$799.00
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Visual Studio excels in multi-language support, with a rating of 9.0, allowing developers to work seamlessly across various programming languages, which is particularly beneficial for teams with diverse coding needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Xojo shines in customization, achieving a score of 9.0, enabling users to tailor their applications extensively, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking for unique solutions.
  • G2 users highlight that Visual Studio's file management features are rated at 8.9, providing robust tools for organizing and managing project files, which enhances productivity and workflow efficiency.
  • Users on G2 report that Xojo's straight-out-the-box functionality is rated at 8.8, making it easier for new users to get started without extensive setup, which is a plus for small businesses with limited resources.
  • Reviewers say that Visual Studio's quality of support is rated at 8.3, with many users appreciating the extensive documentation and community forums available, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and learning.
  • Users report that Xojo's patching and updates score of 9.0 is highly regarded, with many users noting that the software is regularly updated with new features and improvements, ensuring that they have access to the latest tools and capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Visual Studio
No pricing available
Xojo
Xojo Pro
$799.00
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Free Trial
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Xojo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
3,084
8.2
19
Ease of Use
8.7
3,103
8.6
19
Ease of Setup
8.6
758
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
545
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
2,674
7.8
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
510
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
2,992
8.8
19
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
907
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
564
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
510
Not enough data
8.9
508
Not enough data
8.9
467
Not enough data
8.8
499
Not enough data
8.8
497
Not enough data
8.7
499
Not enough data
8.7
495
Not enough data
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.9
418
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.5
44
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Xojo
Xojo
Visual Studio and Xojo are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.3%
Xojo
Xojo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.0%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Xojo
Xojo
Computer Software
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Financial Services
10.0%
Design
10.0%
Wholesale
5.0%
Other
40.0%
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Visual Studio
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Xojo
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Discussions
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
Xojo
Xojo Discussions
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Xojo has no discussions with answers