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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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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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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that C++Builder has a lower ease of use rating (6.9) compared to RAD Studio (9.0), indicating that RAD Studio may be more intuitive for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that C++Builder's file management capabilities (6.9) fall short of RAD Studio's (8.3), with RAD Studio providing a more streamlined experience for organizing and accessing files.
  • G2 users highlight that RAD Studio excels in multi-language support (8.1), while C++Builder's rating (7.7) suggests it may not cater as effectively to developers working in diverse programming environments.
  • Users on G2 say that RAD Studio offers superior straight-out-the-box functionality (9.0), making it easier for users to start projects without extensive setup, unlike C++Builder (7.0), which may require more initial configuration.
  • Reviewers mention that RAD Studio's help guides (8.3) are more comprehensive and user-friendly compared to C++Builder's (6.7), which can be a significant factor for users seeking assistance during development.
  • Users report that while C++Builder has a decent patching and updates rating (7.5), RAD Studio's lower score (6.5) indicates that users may experience more challenges with updates and maintenance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
C++Builder
No pricing available
RAD Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
C++Builder
Free Trial is available
RAD Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
17
8.8
11
Ease of Use
7.7
17
8.5
10
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.0
16
8.9
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
16
7.7
10
Features by Category
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
7.2
6
8.2
8
Functionality
6.9
6
9.0
8
6.9
6
8.3
7
7.7
5
8.1
7
7.5
6
7.9
8
7.0
5
9.0
8
6.7
6
8.3
8
7.5
6
6.5
8
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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Functionality
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
C++Builder
C++Builder
RAD Studio
RAD Studio
C++Builder and RAD Studio are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
C++Builder
C++Builder is categorized as Application Development Platforms
RAD Studio
RAD Studio has no unique categories
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%
RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.3%
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%
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%
Most Helpful Reviews
C++Builder
C++Builder
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rashmi K.
RK
Rashmi K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It has a very good way to teach and incorporate C++

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

Too many errors, and very little documentation, community not very active and responsive lack of online technical documentation and more user-friendly functionality the design of frames in C++ Builder is not at all user-friendly compared to C# and Visual...

RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Алексей .
А
Алексей .
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

RAD Studio is the integrated development environment (IDE) that brings to life the paradigm of rapid active development (RAD). WYSIWYG form editor and rich native components as well as many open-source third-party components make the development of business...

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

Needs a better web solution and easier to discover community driven directory of packages.

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Discussions
C++Builder
C++Builder Discussions
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