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At a Glance
C++Builder
C++Builder
Star Rating
(18)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Qt
Qt
Star Rating
(52)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that C++Builder has a lower ease of use rating (7.7) compared to Qt (8.4), indicating that Qt may provide a more user-friendly experience for developers, especially those new to the platform.
  • Reviewers mention that C++Builder's quality of support is rated at 7.0, which is significantly lower than Qt's 8.3, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance and resources when using Qt.
  • G2 users highlight that C++Builder's customization options (7.5) are not as robust as those offered by Qt (8.0), which may limit developers' ability to tailor applications to specific needs.
  • Users on G2 note that Qt excels in multi-language support with a rating of 8.3, while C++Builder's rating of 7.7 indicates that Qt may be a better choice for projects requiring extensive language capabilities.
  • Reviewers say that C++Builder's straight-out-the-box functionality is rated at 7.0, which is lower than Qt's impressive 8.7, suggesting that Qt may offer a more complete and ready-to-use solution upon installation.
  • Users report that C++Builder has a lower product direction rating (7.1) compared to Qt (8.1), indicating that users may feel more confident in the future development and enhancements of Qt.
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C++Builder
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Qt
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Free Trial
C++Builder
Free Trial is available
Qt
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
17
8.5
44
Ease of Use
7.7
17
8.4
44
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.3
12
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
11
Quality of Support
7.0
16
8.3
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.8
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
16
8.1
44
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Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
7.2
40
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6.9
6
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6
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7.7
5
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6
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5
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IoT Development ToolsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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8.2
35
Functionality
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9.0
5
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7.7
5
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8.3
5
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8.0
5
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8.7
5
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8.3
5
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7.7
5
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
C++Builder
C++Builder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.5%
Qt
Qt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
49.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.6%
Reviewers' Industry
C++Builder
C++Builder
Computer Software
29.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.9%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Information Services
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Qt
Qt
Computer Software
29.4%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Higher Education
5.9%
Other
47.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
C++Builder
C++Builder
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Donarius C.
DC
Donarius C.
Verified User in Computer Software

C++ Builder has the power of C++ and the it is easy to do the user interface for your applications. You can write one set of code that runs on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

beaucoup trop d'erreur, et tres peu de documentation, communauté pas très actif et reactif manque de document technique en ligne et de fonctionalité plus facile d'utilisation la conception de frame dans c++ builder n'ai pas du tout user friendly comparer a...

Qt
Qt
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amine L.
AL
Amine L.
Verified User in Internet

I like that Qt Creator is a modern IDE with all the modern features that a developer in 2016 should have. Simple interface, great functionalities, awesome debugger, god-like auto-completion, and a lot more features.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Gideon  A.
GA
Gideon A.
Verified User in Computer Software

The price is too high and may leave some developers out

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Discussions
C++Builder
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Qt
Qt Discussions
What are the primary benefits of QtCreator?
1 comment
Lennart R.
LR
QtCreator has many benefits: + It is stable mature software being continuously developed and maintained following best practices since 1995. + It has...Read more
What is the use of Qt Creator?
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Simon P.
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It’s a multi-platform Développement IDE available for windows, Linux, macOS, android and others.Read more
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Simon P.
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QT Creator is the development IDE, you can use the IDE however the QT libraries are only free for open source development which means if you use the open...Read more