Compare Code::Blocks and ModelSim - Jun 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Code::Blocks or ModelSim?

Code::Blocks is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ModelSim, and ModelSim is rated higher (90/100) than Code::Blocks (62/100). 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:

Code::Blocks Vs. Altera Corporation

Code::Blocks: Code::Blocks implements a custom build system with very important features: ultra-fast dependencies generation, build queues and parallel builds are the most important ones to mention.Code::Blocks - The IDE with all the features you need, having a consistent look, feel and operation across platforms.

Altera Corporation: Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) is the pioneer of programmable logic solutions, enabling system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost effectively innovate, differentiate, and win in their markets. Altera offers FPGAs, SoCs, CPLDs, and ASICs in combination with software tools, intellectual property, embedded processors and customer suppo...

Who is more expensive? Code::Blocks or ModelSim?

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 Code::Blocks and ModelSim.

Code::Blocks price Has a free version , On a scale between 1 to 10 Code::Blocks is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. ModelSim price starts at $945 per license , When comparing ModelSim to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Development Tools Platform software cost.

Bottom line: Code::Blocks is more expensive than ModelSim.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Code::Blocks Vs. ModelSim based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.

Code::Blocks: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

ModelSim: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Code::Blocks's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and ModelSim's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.