Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 26, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Chronicle or Microsoft Visual Studio?
Microsoft Visual Studio is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Chronicle, and Chronicle is rated higher (77/100) than Microsoft Visual Studio (75/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Development Tools Platform solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Chronicle Vs. Microsoft
Chronicle : Chronicle began with the idea of solving a small business dilemma: Fulfill the management and operational needs of a small business with a tool that is affordable, and yet provides the same functionality of high-end applications used by major corporations. Solve the dilemma and you will get the business owners’ and managers’ attention.
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Who is more expensive? Chronicle or Microsoft Visual Studio?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Development Tools Platform software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Chronicle and Microsoft Visual Studio.
Chronicle price starts at $240 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Chronicle is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. Microsoft Visual Studio price starts at $45 per month , When comparing Microsoft Visual Studio to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Development Tools Platform software cost.
Bottom line: Chronicle cost is around the same cost of Microsoft Visual Studio.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Chronicle Vs. Microsoft Visual Studio based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.
Chronicle: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Microsoft Visual Studio: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
The software has specifically been designed for small and medium businesses. Microsoft Visual Studio is perfect for companies that are operating and developing highly scalable Windows software services and applications.