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At a Glance
RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,639)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Visual Studio
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Visual Studio excels in its Multi-Language Support, scoring 9.1, which allows developers to work seamlessly across different programming languages. In contrast, RAD Studio's support is rated lower at 8.1, which may limit flexibility for teams working with diverse tech stacks.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's File Management features are robust, achieving a score of 9.1, making it easier to organize and manage project files effectively. RAD Studio, however, has a lower score of 8.3 in this area, indicating potential challenges in file organization.
  • G2 users highlight that Visual Studio's Patching & Updates process is efficient, with a score of 9.0, ensuring that users receive timely updates and bug fixes. Conversely, RAD Studio's score of 6.5 suggests that users may experience delays or issues with updates, which can hinder productivity.
  • Users on G2 report that Visual Studio offers excellent Customization options, scoring 9.0, allowing developers to tailor their environment to fit their specific needs. RAD Studio, with a score of 7.9, may not provide the same level of flexibility, which could be a drawback for users seeking a personalized experience.
  • Reviewers say that Visual Studio shines in its Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality, with a score of 8.8, meaning users can start working effectively right away without extensive setup. RAD Studio, however, scores higher at 9.0, indicating that it may offer even more immediate usability for new users.
  • Users report that the Help Guides provided by Visual Studio are comprehensive, scoring 8.8, which aids in onboarding and troubleshooting. In contrast, RAD Studio's help guides score 8.3, suggesting that users may find less support when navigating challenges.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
RAD Studio
No pricing available
Visual Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
RAD Studio
No trial information available
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
11
9.1
2,952
Ease of Use
8.5
10
8.7
2,965
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
611
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
524
Quality of Support
8.9
9
8.3
2,552
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
489
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
10
8.8
2,858
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
5,002
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
746
Not enough data
8.9
736
Not enough data
9.0
649
Not enough data
8.7
726
Not enough data
8.7
711
Not enough data
8.6
714
Not enough data
8.7
720
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.2
54
8.9
3,213
Functionality
9.0
8
9.1
472
8.3
7
8.9
469
8.1
7
8.9
429
7.9
8
8.9
463
9.0
8
8.8
460
8.3
8
8.7
462
6.5
8
8.7
458
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
9.0
2,191
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
323
Not enough data
9.1
319
Not enough data
9.1
296
Not enough data
9.0
318
Not enough data
8.8
307
Not enough data
8.8
314
Not enough data
9.0
314
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
RAD Studio and Visual Studio are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.3%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.8%
Reviewers' Industry
RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Computer Software
58.3%
Telecommunications
8.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Defense & Space
8.3%
Other
8.3%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
30.7%
Information Technology and Services
22.7%
Higher Education
3.0%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.3%
Other
38.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mohan Rajesh K.
MK
Mohan Rajesh K.
Verified User in Computer Software

The way the IDE evolved is the best thing from a very basic pascal application to a wide range of VCL, FMX, and cross-platform apps. I love the debugging, output application settings, version control integration etc..

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

User Documentation can be better Software installation is difficult, Migration of project from oldnest version to new version is a big challenge

Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
RK
Rohit K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Visual Studio provides a major library of various programming languages to run code in your system with an ease of implementation for daily usage. If you are a coder and you are using this, you can understand how important it is for coding and make things...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

One of the most annoying thing is that you need to register to use the software, and that you must be connected all the time, otherwise it starts complaining. It is easy to find support for all-Microsoft solutions, but if you want to create something not...

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Discussions
RAD Studio
RAD Studio Discussions
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RAD Studio has no discussions with answers
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Discussions
What is Visual Studio used for?
8 comments
Pratik  D.
PD
Integrated Development Environment for Applications DevelopmentRead more
What is the use of Visual Studio?
6 comments
Khabul S.
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
Jacqueline U.
JU
Yes, you can go ahead, MS Visual Studio is efficiently compatible with both MSSql and Mysql.Read more