mikroC PRO for 8051

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mikroC PRO for 8051 is ranked #21 of 30 in embedded development IDEs on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, Windows.

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mikroC PRO for 8051 $295.20 once One-time payment; displayed price is $295.20, reduced from $369.00 license code for up to two computers or USB dongle license · minimum order quantity 1 mikroe.com · 8 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Supported targets: 8051 microcontrollers, including Microchip/Atmel AT89 and Silicon Labs C8051 families; 202 MCUs documented
Integrated debugging: Yes
Hardware probe support: vendor
Integrated flashing: Yes
Desktop platforms: Windows

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Purpose: mikroC PRO for 8051 is an IDE and C compiler for writing, compiling, executing, and debugging code for 8051 microcontrollers.
Supported devices: The product page states that the compiler supports 202 8051 MCUs.
Libraries: The compiler includes more than 1,200 library functions and supports installing third-party libraries through its package manager and library manager.
Examples: The product page lists more than 109 ready-made working examples, with every included library covered by an example.
IDE tools: The IDE includes a Library Manager, Interrupt Assistant, Project Explorer, Quick Converter, and other tools.
Additional utilities: Included tools listed include an LCD Custom Character Tool, GLCD Bitmap Editor, Seven Segment Editor, UART Terminal, UDP Terminal, HID Terminal, and Advanced Statistics.
Licensing: The maker describes the compiler license as a one-time payment with lifetime free upgrades and lifetime technical support.
License activation: A License Code can be used on up to two computers after activation; the maker also offers a portable USB Dongle license for use on multiple computers.
Team licensing: The Site License option lets teams or classes manage multiple licenses, with simultaneous active use limited by the number of licenses purchased.
Integrations: The product page says users can download projects from LibStock and install them with one click.
Security and payments: The product page says online payments are provided by 2Checkout and that credit card and personal details are kept secure and the customer list is not disclosed to third parties.
Platform detail: The maker states that Site License Manager is available for Windows and Linux; it runs a server on the user's computer.
Company: MIKROE describes itself as a development tools company focused on standardization and time-saving in the embedded industry.
Founded: 2001

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