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At a Glance
Eclipse
Eclipse
Star Rating
(3,020)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,745)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Visual Studio
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  • Users report that Visual Studio excels in its integrated debugging tools, with many reviewers mentioning the powerful IntelliTrace feature that allows for historical debugging, which is a significant advantage over Eclipse's more basic debugging capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's user interface is more intuitive and user-friendly, scoring 9.1 in ease of use, while Eclipse, with a score of 8.8, is often described as having a steeper learning curve due to its complex layout and configuration options.
  • G2 users highlight that Visual Studio offers superior multi-language support, particularly for C# and .NET development, scoring 8.9, while Eclipse, although versatile, is often noted for being more Java-centric, scoring 8.6 in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Visual Studio's help guides and documentation are more comprehensive and easier to navigate, with a score of 8.7, compared to Eclipse's 8.5, which some users find lacking in clarity and depth.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's customization options are robust, allowing for tailored development environments, scoring 8.8, while Eclipse, although customizable, is often seen as less flexible, scoring 8.6.
  • Users say that Visual Studio's patching and updates process is more seamless and less disruptive, with a score of 8.7, while Eclipse users report occasional issues with update management, reflected in its score of 8.6.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Eclipse
No pricing available
Visual Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
Eclipse
No trial information available
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,523
9.1
3,050
Ease of Use
8.3
2,530
8.7
3,069
Ease of Setup
8.3
523
8.6
721
Ease of Admin
8.1
380
8.5
538
Quality of Support
8.0
2,161
8.3
2,642
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
361
8.8
503
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
2,450
8.9
2,958
Features by Category
PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.5
221
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
204
Not enough data
8.5
202
Not enough data
8.6
190
Not enough data
8.6
195
Not enough data
8.4
196
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
8.6
195
Not enough data
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
889
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
802
Not enough data
8.9
792
Not enough data
8.9
704
Not enough data
8.7
781
Not enough data
8.7
767
Not enough data
8.6
769
Not enough data
8.7
776
Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.6
277
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
256
Not enough data
8.7
253
Not enough data
8.6
244
Not enough data
8.5
252
Not enough data
8.4
250
Not enough data
8.5
253
Not enough data
8.7
249
Not enough data
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.6
318
8.8
556
Functionality
8.8
301
9.1
506
8.6
297
8.9
503
8.6
286
8.9
463
8.7
290
8.8
496
8.3
289
8.8
494
8.5
285
8.7
496
8.6
286
8.7
492
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.9
399
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
384
Not enough data
9.0
381
Not enough data
9.0
357
Not enough data
8.9
379
Not enough data
8.7
369
Not enough data
8.7
376
Not enough data
9.0
375
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
8.3
33
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
8.4
33
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Eclipse
Eclipse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.4%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Eclipse
Eclipse
Computer Software
32.5%
Information Technology and Services
24.5%
Higher Education
3.7%
Internet
3.6%
Financial Services
3.0%
Other
32.7%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
30.9%
Information Technology and Services
22.5%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.5%
Internet
2.3%
Other
38.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Eclipse
Eclipse
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Peter B.
PB
Peter B.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

Runs on all platforms. Provides easy access to remote targets. Provides easy access to debug tools. Lots of documentation. Integrated git support is excellent. Once you get used to the tool, and you become an expert, the world opens up. There are so many...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Dilan P.
DP
Dilan P.
Verified User in Computer Software

It has a very steep learning curve. It will take a while to get used to how to run and debug code. Furthermore, the user interface does not help a beginner. It looks very complex and overwhelming.

Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shantanu R.
SR
Shantanu R.
Verified User in Education Management

The very first thing which impressed me is that it provides various language support. Also, it has a great UI which makes it easier to use and also finding something on it is not a task which you may consider as the tough one. Visual Studio has various...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

One of the most annoying thing is that you need to register to use the software, and that you must be connected all the time, otherwise it starts complaining. It is easy to find support for all-Microsoft solutions, but if you want to create something not...

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Discussions
Eclipse
Eclipse Discussions
Which version of Eclipse is best?
5 Comments
Akash B.
AB
The latest version is the best in Eclipse.Read more
Can I use eclipse for other language apart from jaba
4 Comments
Olawunmi G.
OG
Sure, you can! It has support for PHP, C/C++...Read more
What is Eclipse software used for?
3 Comments
Muhammad M.
MM
Make program using javaRead more
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