GD32 Embedded Builder vs IAR Embedded Workbench
| GD32 Embedded Builder | IAR Embedded Workbench | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | extension, Linux, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Supported targets | GD32 Arm Cortex-M3, Cortex-M4, Cortex-M23, Cortex-M33, Cortex-M7, and GD32VW5 RISC-V MCUs | Arm, RISC-V, Renesas RL78, Renesas RH850, Renesas RX, STM8, AVR32, MSP430, 8051, AVR, Renesas 78K, Renesas V850, Renesas M16C/R8C |
| Integrated debugging | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware probe support | both | both |
| Integrated flashing | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| RTOS support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Embedded Development IDEs. On Samsung Mobile US Press, IAR Embedded Workbench scores higher on our published basis.