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At a Glance
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,649)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Xcode
Xcode
Star Rating
(973)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Xcode
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Visual Studio excels in multi-language support, with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for developers working with various programming languages. In contrast, Xcode's multi-language support scored 8.3, which some users feel limits their flexibility.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's ease of use is rated at 9.1, highlighting its intuitive interface and user-friendly features. On the other hand, Xcode, with a score of 8.8, has received feedback indicating that its interface can be less straightforward for new users.
  • G2 users note that Visual Studio's file management capabilities are robust, scoring 9.1, which allows for efficient organization of projects. Xcode, while still competent with a score of 8.6, has been critiqued for its less flexible file management system.
  • Users on G2 report that Visual Studio's customization options are highly praised, with a score of 9.0, enabling developers to tailor their environment to their specific needs. In contrast, Xcode's customization scored 8.3, leading some users to feel restricted in their development setup.
  • Reviewers say that Visual Studio's patching and updates are handled effectively, with a score of 9.0, ensuring that users have access to the latest features and security improvements. Xcode's patching and updates, while still good at 8.9, have been noted to occasionally lag behind in frequency.
  • Users report that Visual Studio's help guides are comprehensive and user-friendly, scoring 8.8, which aids in troubleshooting and learning. Xcode's help guides, with a score of 8.4, have been described as less detailed, which can hinder users seeking assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Visual Studio
No pricing available
Xcode
No pricing available
Free Trial
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Xcode
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
2,961
8.8
793
Ease of Use
8.7
2,975
7.8
796
Ease of Setup
8.5
621
7.9
146
Ease of Admin
8.5
525
8.0
132
Quality of Support
8.3
2,561
7.7
701
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
490
8.1
122
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,867
7.9
770
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
836
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
750
Not enough data
8.9
740
Not enough data
9.0
653
Not enough data
8.7
729
Not enough data
8.7
715
Not enough data
8.6
717
Not enough data
8.7
724
Not enough data
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.9
525
8.7
67
Functionality
9.1
475
9.0
62
8.9
472
8.8
60
8.9
432
8.7
54
8.9
466
8.5
60
8.8
463
8.8
60
8.7
465
8.6
58
8.7
461
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.8
86
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
9.0
77
Management
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.0
67
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
9.0
342
8.5
53
Functionality
9.1
328
8.8
50
9.1
324
8.6
49
9.1
301
8.3
46
9.0
323
8.3
50
8.8
312
8.8
50
8.8
319
8.4
50
9.0
319
8.9
50
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
Visual Studio
Visual Studio is categorized as .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Xcode
Xcode is categorized as Mobile App Debugging and Mobile App Testing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.8%
Xcode
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
30.8%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
3.0%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.3%
Other
38.9%
Xcode
Xcode
Computer Software
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Internet
5.9%
Higher Education
3.5%
Financial Services
2.3%
Other
34.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SR
Shawn R.
Verified User in Building Materials

What is to say about the best development suite on the market today. Amazing language choices, plenty of interoperability options, and countless ways to debug and test... It is the #1 tool for every developer.

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...

Xcode
Xcode
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DT
Daniel T.
Verified User in Program Development

It's constantly improving with each release. Apple are making it easier for developers to use the latest technologies and their tool box are getting tighter to help solve/diagnose problems in your code. The fact that you can now search within each...

Most Helpful Critical Review
ES
Erick S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Very heavy application. Slow on older macbooks/imacs. Could see benefit from lightening the load.

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Discussions
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Discussions
What is Visual Studio used for?
8 comments
PD
Integrated Development Environment for Applications DevelopmentRead 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
Xcode
Xcode Discussions
Can we use Xcode for the hybrid apps in future?
2 comments
KS
It's doubtful - Apple likes to keep their environment separate from others. iOS will continue to be its own identity and I doubt hybrid apps will be...Read more
Is Xcode good for Python?
2 comments
YB
no its only for swift there was objective -C also but prefer to go with swift.Read more
What is the use of Xcode in Mac?
2 comments
VS
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