Particle Web IDE

What it is

Particle Web IDE is a browser-based development environment for Particle device platforms. It supports C and C++, firmware debugging, and deployment to Particle devices running Particle Device OS. The supported boards exclude Tracker One and Tracker SoM, and the IDE does not include a device simulator.

The free plan is billed forever and covers 100 devices and 100K Data Operations per month. Basic costs $299/mo per block and includes 100 devices and 720K Data Operations per month per block. Plus costs $599/mo per block, with 100 devices and 5M Data Operations per month per block. Professional uses custom pricing and lists premium support options; Enterprise also has custom pricing, with customized Data Operations packages. The plan descriptions distinguish fixed device and monthly Data Operations allowances from the custom-priced options. Particle Web IDE is listed for web use, so its development environment runs in a browser.

For and against

For

Supports C and C++.
Lists firmware debugging.
Free plan covers 100 devices.
Deployment targets Particle devices running Particle Device OS.

Against

Does not include a device simulator.
Tracker One and Tracker SoM are excluded.
Basic starts at $299/mo per block.

The verdict

Particle Web IDE provides browser-based development and firmware debugging for supported Particle devices. Check the board exclusions and compare plan allowances and pricing structure before choosing a tier.

Who it suits

Particle Web IDE may suit developers working in C or C++ on Particle devices running Particle Device OS. Teams should check the supported-board exclusions and the device and Data Operations allowances for each plan.