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CognitiveAnalyzer vs Visual Studio
Both stand on code complexity analyzers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit CognitiveAnalyzer 
Free plan APIWindows
Visual Studio brings development, debugging, testing, GitHub, and Azure workflows into a Windows IDE. Community is free within its stated use limits, while paid monthly options are listed for Professional and Enterprise.
Visit Visual StudioThe facts
| CognitiveAnalyzer | Visual Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 13 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | visualstudio.microsoft.com |
| On code complexity analyzers | #12 of 18 | #8 of 18 |
CognitiveAnalyzer: what it does well
Visual Studio: what it does well
- Includes debugging and integrated testing tools.
- GitHub support is built into the IDE.
- Copilot offers code and debugging assistance.
- Can manage Azure resources and deploy applications.
What to know first
- Supported operating system is Windows.
- Community use is restricted for enterprise organizations.
- Professional monthly access costs $45 a month.
- Enterprise monthly access costs $250 a month.
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