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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available
No pricing available
Particle
Star Rating
(195)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about ParticleVisual Studio
Star Rating
(3,796)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Visual Studio excels in File Management with a score of 9.1, while Particle falls short with a score of 7.5. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's robust file management system allows for easier navigation and organization of projects.
- Reviewers say that Visual Studio's Multi-Language Support is a standout feature, scoring 9.1, compared to Particle's 6.3. Users on G2 highlight that Visual Studio supports a wide range of programming languages, making it a versatile choice for developers.
- Users report that Visual Studio shines in Customization, achieving a score of 9.0, while Particle's score of 7.4 indicates limited customization options. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio allows for extensive personalization of the development environment, enhancing user experience.
- G2 users note that Visual Studio's Patching & Updates process is highly rated at 9.0, whereas Particle's score of 8.3 suggests room for improvement. Users appreciate the timely updates and patches provided by Visual Studio, ensuring a smooth development experience.
- Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's Help Guides are comprehensive, scoring 8.8, while Particle's guides score lower at 7.8. Users say that the extensive documentation and community support for Visual Studio make it easier to troubleshoot issues.
- Users on G2 report that Visual Studio's Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality is impressive with a score of 8.8, while Particle's score of 8.2 indicates it may require more setup. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio is ready to use with minimal configuration, making it user-friendly for new developers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Particle
FREE support for up to 100,000 Data Operations per month
Contact Us
100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available
- Add-Ons Available
Visual Studio
No pricing availableFree Trial
Particle
Free Trial is available
Visual Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
123
9.1
3,079
Ease of Use
8.8
124
8.7
3,098
Ease of Setup
8.6
49
8.6
753
Ease of Admin
8.8
48
8.5
545
Quality of Support
8.2
112
8.3
2,669
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
45
8.8
510
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
107
8.9
2,987
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
815
Not enough data
9.0
804
Not enough data
8.9
714
Not enough data
8.7
792
Not enough data
8.7
778
Not enough data
8.6
779
Not enough data
8.7
786
Functionality
8.3
55
9.1
509
7.5
53
8.9
507
6.3
31
8.9
466
7.4
44
8.8
498
8.2
53
8.8
496
7.8
52
8.7
498
8.3
48
8.7
494
Application Design
7.3
62
Not enough data
7.2
54
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
7.4
53
Not enough data
8.2
61
Not enough data
8.7
56
Not enough data
Application Control
7.9
29
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
Systems Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
IoT Capabilities
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Industrial IoT
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
58
Not enough data
5.8
30
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
396
Not enough data
9.1
391
Not enough data
9.0
370
Not enough data
8.9
391
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.7
386
Not enough data
9.0
384
Development and Deployment - Edge AI Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management - Edge AI Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Particle and Visual Studio are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Particle is categorized as IoT Development Tools, IoT Platforms, Industrial IoT, and Edge AI Platforms
Visual Studio is categorized as .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Mobile Development Platforms, Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE), and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Particle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Higher Education
7.2%
Computer Software
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.9%
Other
70.0%
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.5%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.5%
Internet
2.3%
Other
38.7%
Discussions
How do I get started with Particle device?
2 Comments
RL
The easiest way is to get one of their development kits, then you just need to open up a browser and start coding using the device reference alongside the...Read more
Can you use a local IDE?
2 Comments
RN
Yes. We use Visual Studio Code. There are plenty of Particle tools available for VS code platform.Read more
Does the studios team only review engagements that are implementing with Particle Hardware and Device Cloud?
1 Comment
Official Response from Particle
Yes - with thousands of solutions being developed and deployed using our platform, we’ve seen it all and can quickly make recommendations on how to improve...Read more
What is the use of Visual Studio?
6 Comments
KS
Visual Studio is user friendly IDE tool used for developing code with lots of plugins available.Read more
can i use visual studio with mysql database? is it the best compatibility
5 Comments
JU
Yes, you can go ahead, MS Visual Studio is efficiently compatible with both MSSql and Mysql.Read more
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