IAR Embedded Workbench vs Visual Studio
| IAR Embedded Workbench | Visual Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 45 /user/mo |
| Built-in debugger | — | Yes |
| Build tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best IDE Software, Best C++ IDEs. On The Geeks Club, Visual Studio scores higher on our published basis.