Arduino IDE

Arduino IDE is ranked #21 of 51 in IDE software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Arduino IDE 2 Free Open source · autocompletion · code navigation · live debugger arduino.cc · 29 Sept 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Supported targets: Arduino AVR, megaAVR, SAMD, SAM, Mbed OS Nano, Mbed OS Portenta
Integrated debugging: Yes
Hardware probe support: both
Integrated flashing: Yes
Desktop platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

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Arduino IDE

Purpose: Arduino provides software for creating projects with electronic devices that interact with the physical world.
Current version: The software page lists Arduino IDE 2.3.10.
Editor features: Arduino IDE 2 features a modern editor and responsive interface with autocompletion, code navigation, and a live debugger.
Open source: Arduino IDE 2.0 is open source, and its source code is hosted on GitHub.
Nightly builds: Arduino offers nightly builds as previews of incoming releases with updated features and bug fixes.
Board and library management: Arduino CLI can build, compile, and upload sketches and manage libraries and boards in a text-based environment.
Cloud integration: Arduino documentation describes synchronizing sketches between IDE 2 and Arduino Cloud through a Remote Sketchbook.
Debugging and serial tools: The IDE documentation includes guides for debugging, the Serial Monitor, and the Serial Plotter.
Supported systems: The download page lists Windows, macOS, and Linux download options for Arduino IDE 2.
Security: Arduino says it applies security practices across planning, design, building, testing, release, operation, and monitoring.
Security testing: Arduino says it uses automated security testing, including static application security testing and secure component analysis.
Support: Arduino links to documentation, a Help Center, and a support request channel.
Terms: The software page says downloads are provided as is and disclaims express and implied warranties.
Intended users: Arduino describes its ecosystem as serving students, makers, and professional developers.
Price from: Free

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Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best IDE Software in 2026#21 of 51
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arduino.cc/en/about· checked 29 Sept 2026
arduino.cc/en/software· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.arduino.cc/software/ide/· checked 29 Sept 2026
arduino.cc/en/security· checked 29 Sept 2026