Atmel Studio vs Parallels Desktop

Atmel Studio

Description: Atmel Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically to support development and debugging of AVR and ARM Cortex based microcontrollers from Atmel. It includes an editor, debugger, compiler, simulator, and other tools

Type: software

Pricing: Free

Parallels Desktop

Description: Parallels Desktop is a virtualization software for macOS that allows users to run multiple operating systems, including Windows and Linux, alongside macOS on a Mac computer. Known for its ease of use and performance, Parallels Desktop provides a seamless integration of virtual machines with the macOS environment.

Type: software

Pricing: free

Atmel Studio Features

• Integrated development environment for Atmel AVR and ARM Cortex MCUs
• Supports C/C++ programming languages
• Code editor with syntax highlighting and code completion
• Built-in debugger and simulator
• Supports in-system programming and debugging via JTAG, SWD, PDI, debugWIRE, aWire, TPI interfaces
• Project templates and code examples
• Supports Atmel Software Framework and ASF code libraries

Parallels Desktop Features

• Run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems virtually alongside macOS
• Seamless integration and usability with macOS
• Shared folders allow easy file transfer between macOS and virtual machines
• Resource optimization for improved performance
• Easy installation and setup of virtual machines
• Snapshots allow you to save and restore virtual machine state
• Travel mode to easily move virtual machines between Macs
• 3D graphics acceleration support
• Retina display support
• Touch Bar support
• Virtual printing and other peripherals

Atmel Studio

• Free

Parallels Desktop

• free