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At a Glance
Android Studio
Android Studio
Star Rating
(600)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,659)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
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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, Android Studio's multi-language support scored slightly lower at 8.7, which may limit flexibility for some users.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's file management features are robust, scoring 9.1, which enhances productivity for developers managing large projects. Android Studio, while still competent, scored 8.9, indicating it may not be as efficient in handling complex file structures.
  • G2 users highlight that Visual Studio offers superior customization options, with a score of 9.0, allowing developers to tailor their environment extensively. Android Studio, with a score of 8.7, provides customization but may not meet the same level of user-specific needs.
  • Users on G2 report that Visual Studio's help guides are particularly helpful, scoring 8.8, which aids in onboarding and troubleshooting. Android Studio's help guides scored 8.7, suggesting they are useful but may not be as comprehensive or user-friendly.
  • Reviewers say that Visual Studio shines in patching and updates, achieving a score of 9.0, which ensures users have access to the latest features and security improvements. Android Studio, with a score of 8.6, may not provide updates as promptly, potentially impacting user experience.
  • Users report that both products have similar ease of use ratings, with Visual Studio at 9.1 and Android Studio at 8.9, indicating that while both are user-friendly, Visual Studio may offer a slightly more intuitive experience for new users.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
500
9.1
2,971
Ease of Use
8.6
502
8.7
2,986
Ease of Setup
8.0
89
8.5
633
Ease of Admin
8.2
73
8.5
525
Quality of Support
8.5
453
8.3
2,569
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
65
8.8
490
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
481
8.8
2,877
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
840
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
754
Not enough data
8.9
744
Not enough data
9.0
657
Not enough data
8.6
733
Not enough data
8.7
719
Not enough data
8.6
721
Not enough data
8.7
728
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.9
526
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
476
Not enough data
8.9
473
Not enough data
8.9
433
Not enough data
8.9
466
Not enough data
8.8
464
Not enough data
8.7
466
Not enough data
8.7
462
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
103
9.0
349
Functionality
8.9
96
9.1
335
8.9
92
9.1
331
8.7
84
9.0
308
8.8
92
8.9
330
8.3
90
8.8
319
8.7
87
8.8
326
8.6
91
9.0
326
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Android Studio and Visual Studio are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android Studio
Android Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Android Studio
Android Studio
Computer Software
34.4%
Information Technology and Services
28.1%
Program Development
4.0%
Internet
3.3%
Higher Education
3.0%
Other
27.2%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
30.8%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
3.0%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.4%
Other
38.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Android Studio
Android Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aman K.
AK
Aman K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Bumblebee is a big update to Android Studio that contains a number of new features and enhancements. First and foremost, I endorse the newest device manager, which includes new features that make it easier to set up and manage all of your local test...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Francisco S.
FS
Francisco S.
Verified User in Research

The software consumes a lot of resources on the computer, and the installation process is too slow because it has to download a lot.

Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
James C.
JC
James C.
Verified User in Internet

The tooling in Visual studio is awesome. It is, inherently, bound to the .NET framework but assuming you're happy to use C#, F# or whatever Visual Studio is quite simply one of the best IDEs available. Eclipse, IntelliJ and Aptana are all OK IDEs and...

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
Android Studio
Android Studio Discussions
when are you guys adding IOS development also
7 comments
Derdille N.
DN
We are constantly working on improving our services, and adding support for iOS development is definitely on our roadmap. However, I'm unable to provide a...Read more
What does Android Studio do?
4 comments
Ashwin  H.
AH
Android studio is used for Mobile app development platform may be by using flutter. It also have simulator options to check the changes done in the codeRead more
do you have a lite version of the current version
2 comments
Pharis S.
PS
It consumes a lot of RAM especially when you install Android emulator.Read more
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