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Arm Virtual Hardware vs STM32CubeIDE
Both stand on iot development tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWebWindows
Visit Arm Virtual Hardware Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1
STM32CubeIDE combines editing, build, and debugging tools for STM32 development across two variants. Check which variant supports your target and note the 64-bit operating-system requirement.
Visit STM32CubeIDEThe facts
| Arm Virtual Hardware | STM32CubeIDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arm.com | st.com |
| On iot development tools | #11 of 16 | #7 of 16 |
Arm Virtual Hardware: what it does well
STM32CubeIDE: what it does well
- Free to download and use
- Supports GCC and Clang toolchains
- Includes RTOS debugging and fault analysis
- Supports ST-LINK and SEGGER J-Link probes
- Available for 64-bit Windows, Linux, and macOS
What to know first
- Supports 64-bit operating systems only
- Application is proprietary ST software
- VS Code variant supports STM32 MCUs, not all MPUs
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