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# Arduino IDE

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> Arduino IDE is a flexible cross-platform development software program written in Java. It enables users to program in C and C++ and upload programs to compatible boards. It also offers a checking mechanism that identifies errors in the typed code.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 51 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 51 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Arduino

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English, Portuguese
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus and 230 more

## Features

- Debugging
- For Developers
- Graphical User Interface

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Integrated Development Environment Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3767/integrated-development-environment-ide/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/100377/microsoft-visual-studio-online) — 4.6/5 (3004 reviews)
2. [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/125123/intellij-idea) — 4.7/5 (1256 reviews)
3. [PyCharm](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2048417/pycharm) — 4.7/5 (368 reviews)
4. [Eclipse IDE](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050477/eclipse-ide) — 4.3/5 (202 reviews)
5. [Apache NetBeans](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/124747/apache-netbeans) — 4.3/5 (231 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Arduino IDE Review" — 5.0/5

> **Meesala** | *2 May 2022* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: 1. Large open source community.
2. Ease of use - functions and integrated libraries, documentation
3. Pre-programmed connections and functionality - ready to plug-in structure.
4. External hardware support and sketch sharing.
> 
> **Cons**: 1. Not built for complex circuitry.
2.  Non- useful error messages.
3. Cost.
2. Can only be programmed using Arduino or C/C++.
> 
> Arduino is a good option if you are just trying to build some innovative/ low-level projects coz of the many advantages, as stated above. Ideal for projects which work with sensory data and need little/no monitoring at all. Overall, the experience has been great and I would wish to work with Arduino again in the future\!

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### "Arduino IDE Review" — 5.0/5

> **Charles** | *3 November 2022* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The debugging ability of the software is incredibly useful when coding, immediate errors with locations of problems are flagged and solved quickly with vast resources available on what to do if the error persists. Being able to quickly prototype code and upload it to arduino boards makes solution development fast and easy.
> 
> **Cons**: Occasional bug crashes, issues with connecting arduino boards and viewing the output. These are not a difficult fix as it's mostly solved by restarting the software and the error then disappears.
> 
> Great, mostly any problems encountered were not to do with the software and due to the actual code I've written but I can't fault it. Allows for easy software development and quick visualisation to see if you have achieved your desired outcome.

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### "Super nice tool to build a prototype quickly" — 4.0/5

> **Gijs** | *12 July 2023* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: There is a great user community. Great support for ESP chips
> 
> **Cons**: The debugging functions ar quite basic. It takes some time for the software to start up.
> 
> Verry nice tool to start quickly.

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### "Arduino IDE let's you create\!" — 4.0/5

> **Robert** | *11 October 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Simple interface
Strong community support
Many plugins and add-ons
Good documentation
Supports numerous devices
> 
> **Cons**: Limited language support

Deeper integration or modification is not documented and is not intuitive
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> I've built entire device firmwares with Arduino IDE. It lets me dive right in without having to learn deep implementation details of chips.

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### "Your Gate to Embedded systems" — 4.0/5

> **Asmaa** | *15 November 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Arduino is a great start for beginners in embedded systems.I used it in programming few projects at the beginning of my programming path and it was great.There is few project codes in the site that helped me at my beginning and Arduino has a large community with huge amount of tutorials so the learning curve will be very easy. Arduino was one of the reasons that made me love programming
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> **Cons**: The error handling was too bad I couldn't put my hand on the error in the code.It also some make errors when connecting the chip to computer and choosing which port to burn the code to.
> 
> I loved Arduino and it was part of my life for a good time in the beginning of my career so it  has a deep place in my heart.

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