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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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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
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Visual Studio excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.1, while C++Builder falls short with a score of 6.9. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's intuitive interface and robust features make it easier for developers to navigate and utilize effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's "File Management" capabilities are rated at 9.1, significantly outperforming C++Builder's score of 6.9. Users appreciate Visual Studio's organized project structure and efficient file handling, which streamline the development process.
  • G2 users highlight Visual Studio's strong "Multi-Language Support" with a score of 9.1, compared to C++Builder's 7.7. Users say that Visual Studio's versatility in supporting various programming languages enhances its usability for diverse projects.
  • Users on G2 report that Visual Studio's "Customization" features score 9.0, while C++Builder's score is 7.5. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio allows for extensive customization of the development environment, enabling developers to tailor their workspace to their specific needs.
  • Reviewers say that Visual Studio's "Help Guides" are rated at 8.8, whereas C++Builder's guides only score 6.7. Users appreciate the comprehensive documentation and community support available for Visual Studio, which aids in troubleshooting and learning.
  • Users report that Visual Studio's "Patching & Updates" score of 9.0 indicates a proactive approach to software maintenance, while C++Builder's score of 7.5 suggests room for improvement. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio frequently releases updates that enhance functionality and security, keeping the software current and reliable.
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C++Builder
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Visual Studio
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Free Trial
C++Builder
Free Trial is available
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
17
9.1
2,971
Ease of Use
7.7
17
8.7
2,986
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
633
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
525
Quality of Support
7.0
16
8.3
2,569
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
490
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
16
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
7.2
6
8.9
526
Functionality
6.9
6
9.1
476
6.9
6
8.9
473
7.7
5
8.9
433
7.5
6
8.9
466
7.0
5
8.8
464
6.7
6
8.7
466
7.5
6
8.7
462
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
9.0
349
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
335
Not enough data
9.1
331
Not enough data
9.0
308
Not enough data
8.9
330
Not enough data
8.8
319
Not enough data
8.8
326
Not enough data
9.0
326
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
C++Builder
C++Builder
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Unique Categories
C++Builder
C++Builder 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%
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
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%
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
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...

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
C++Builder
C++Builder Discussions
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C++Builder 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