IBM WebSphere Studio Developer vs Microsoft Visual Studio comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the .NET Development Services category. IBM is ranked #11, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. IBM holds a 2.5% mindshare in NDS, compared to Microsoft’s 15.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM WebSphere Studio Developer

Ranking in .NET Development Services

11th

Average Rating

0.0

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Microsoft Visual Studio

Ranking in .NET Development Services

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the .NET Development Services category, the mindshare of IBM WebSphere Studio Developer is 2.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Visual Studio is 15.1%, down from 22.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Test code efficiency improves with integrated debugger and automation

The test explorer is really important for us as it aids in testing, along with the regular debugger. Even though I forgot the term for it at the moment, there is an overall debugger tool within the IDE ( /categories/ide ) that is very effective. This comprehensive debugger tool does the job efficiently, making our work easier.

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10%

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What do you like most about Microsoft Visual Studio?

We can use different .NET features.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Visual Studio?

The pricing for Microsoft Visual Studio is expensive. The charges are $499 per user per month for the 2022 version, and the professional version costs $29. This is particularly costly in the South ...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Visual Studio?

User authentication with the local database creates some problems. Integration with a local database on a VM server may also create issues, though connecting with a Cloud VM works well.

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Overview

IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer is an easy-to-use, integrated development environment for building, testing, and deploying Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE platform) applications. It is designed for professional developers requiring integrated Web, JSP, XML and Web services support.

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Visual Studio.NET is the umbrella that represents the key pieces of the .NET platform delivered from Microsoft, including the .NET Framework, the recently announced .NET Core, and a shared common layer of packages, compilers and runtime. Read this .NET blog post about the evolution of the platform and the different pieces that make .NET 2015.

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Alpha Modus, Apptimate AB, Senet Inc., Australian Government Department of Defence, Factor-y S.r.l., Foedus, Elemental Path, CinePostproduction, UniCredit, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., Lodha Group

Knab, Hamburg Port Authority, Kecioren Municipality, National Instruments, Hamburg Port Authority, Government of Odisha, Kongsberg Maritime AS

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