Particle Web IDE
What Particle Web IDE is
Particle Web IDE is a browser-based development environment for Particle device platforms. It supports C and C++ and includes firmware debugging for Particle devices running Particle Device OS. Supported boards exclude Tracker One and Tracker SoM, and there is no device simulator. The free plan is billed forever at no cost and covers 100 devices and 100K Data Operations per month. Basic costs $299 a month per block, covering 100 devices and 720K Data Operations per month per block. Plus costs $599 a month per block, with 100 devices and 5M Data Operations per month per block. Professional and Enterprise have custom pricing; Professional lists premium support options, while Enterprise lists customized Data Operations packages. The IDE is available on the web.
Who it suits
It suits developers working with Particle devices who want a web-based environment for C or C++ firmware development and debugging. The free allowance may fit work within its stated device and Data Operations limits.
What it does well
- Free plan covers 100 devices.
- Free plan includes 100K monthly Data Operations.
- Firmware debugging is supported.
- Plus includes 5M Data Operations per month per block.
What to know first
- No device simulator is included.
- Tracker One and Tracker SoM are excluded.
- Basic starts at $299 a month per block.
Limits
The free plan covers 100 devices and 100K Data Operations per month. Basic and Plus are sold per block, each covering 100 devices per block with its stated monthly Data Operations allowance.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | forever · 100 devices · 100K Data Operations per month | Free |
| Basic | per block · 100 devices per block · 720K Data Operations per month per block | $299 a month |
| Plus | per block · 100 devices per block · 5M Data Operations per month per block | $599 a month |
| Professional | Custom pricing · Premium support options | On request |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing · Customized Data Operations packages | On request |
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Getting started
- Open the Particle developers website.
- Use the web-based IDE.
- Choose the free plan or a paid plan based on its device and Data Operations allowance.
- Develop in C or C++ and use firmware debugging as needed.
- Deploy to a supported Particle device running Particle Device OS.
Verdict
Particle Web IDE combines browser-based C and C++ development with firmware debugging for Particle Device OS devices. Its plan limits and excluded boards are important to check before choosing it.
Questions
Is Particle Web IDE free?
Yes. Its free plan is billed forever and includes 100 devices and 100K Data Operations per month.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Basic costs $299/mo per block, and Plus costs $599/mo per block. Professional and Enterprise use custom pricing.
Which programming languages does it support?
Particle Web IDE supports C and C++.
Which devices can I deploy to?
Deployment targets Particle devices running Particle Device OS. Supported boards exclude Tracker One and Tracker SoM.
Does Particle Web IDE include a device simulator?
No. The listed device simulator availability is no.
What do the custom-priced plans include?
Professional lists premium support options. Enterprise lists customized Data Operations packages.
Where Particle Web IDE stands on Freedom251
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