Systems Programming · head to head
CLion vs IAR Embedded Workbench
IAR Embedded Workbench
Systems Programming
Complete toolchain for embedded software development
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CLion free use is limited to non-commercial projects only; commercial development requires a paid JetBrains subscription; IAR Embedded Workbench no pricing is published on the product page; buyers are directed to connect with the worldwide sales team to get a quote
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CLion and IAR Embedded Workbench actually diverge.
| Attribute | CLion | IAR Embedded Workbench |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Systems Programming).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CLion
- Free use is limited to non-commercial projects only; commercial development requires a paid JetBrains subscription
IAR Embedded Workbench
- No pricing is published on the product page; buyers are directed to connect with the worldwide sales team to get a quote
Pricing, plan by plan
CLion
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the CLion review.
IAR Embedded Workbench
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the IAR Embedded Workbench review.
Which should you pick?
Choose CLion if
Nothing in the data separates CLion from IAR Embedded Workbench on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose IAR Embedded Workbench if
Nothing in the data separates IAR Embedded Workbench from CLion on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is CLion or IAR Embedded Workbench better?
- Neither clearly leads. CLion starts at On request and IAR Embedded Workbench at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CLion or IAR Embedded Workbench?
- CLion starts at On request and IAR Embedded Workbench at On request.
- Does CLion or IAR Embedded Workbench run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.