MPLAB X IDE vs PlatformIO IDE
| MPLAB X IDE | PlatformIO IDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $20.75/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | extension, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Debugger included | Yes | — |
| SDK components | peripheral libraries, drivers, system services, middleware, RTOS support, application examples | — |
| Target architectures | 32-bit MIPS and Arm Cortex-based MCU and MPU families | — |
| Host platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | — |
| Build systems | MPLAB X IDE with MPLAB Code Configurator; IAR Embedded Workbench and Keil MDK workflows documented | — |
| License model | commercial | — |
Both are listed in Best Embedded Systems Toolchains, Best Embedded Development IDEs, Best C++ IDEs, Best IoT Development Tools. On Samsung Mobile US Press, PlatformIO IDE scores higher on our published basis.