Eclipse IDE vs mikroC PRO for 8051
| Eclipse IDE | mikroC PRO for 8051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 |
Both are listed in Best Embedded Development IDEs. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Eclipse IDE scores higher on our published basis.