
Description: Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft for building applications on Windows, web, and cloud platforms. It supports multiple programming languages and allows developers to code, debug, test, and deploy software all in one tool.
Type: Open Source Test Automation Framework
Founded: 2011
Primary Use: Mobile app testing automation
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows

Description: Xamarin Studio is a free, open-source IDE for building mobile apps with C# and the .NET framework for iOS, Android, and Windows. It allows developers to use their existing .NET skills to write native mobile applications.
Type: Cloud-based Test Automation Platform
Founded: 2015
Primary Use: Web, mobile, and API testing
Supported Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, API