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Description

An IDE plugin designed for real-time collaborative editing caters to the needs of distributed software development teams. It is compatible with both Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA, allowing various developers to work together simultaneously on shared projects while each individual maintains a locally synchronized version of the project. This tool boasts several key features, such as the ability for multiple developers to edit concurrently, a follow-mode that enables users to track the navigation and editing actions of their teammates, and awareness information that shows recent contributions and current selections from all collaborators. Saros supports collaborative sessions involving up to five participants and provides the option for users to set up their own servers, ensuring that all communication remains within their organization's network. This innovative design significantly enhances the experience of collaborative coding, making it ideal for activities like pair programming, code reviews, and mentoring. Additionally, it allows teams to efficiently coordinate their efforts, ultimately leading to improved productivity and code quality.

Description

Visual Studio by Microsoft is a complete ecosystem for professional developers, combining robust coding environments, integrated AI capabilities, and advanced collaboration tools. The flagship Visual Studio 2022 IDE delivers an all-in-one workspace with compilers, debuggers, designers, and performance profilers for .NET, C++, C#, and Azure development. Meanwhile, Visual Studio Code (VS Code) offers a lightweight yet powerful editor that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ideal for web, JavaScript, Python, and container-based workflows. With GitHub Copilot integration, developers receive intelligent code completions, automated refactoring, and natural language explanations of complex logic. Agent Mode introduces an AI-driven assistant that can edit across files, execute builds, and resolve compile or test errors autonomously. Built-in tools like unit test generators, CI-aware policy enforcement, and style validation help ensure clean, testable, and secure code. Thousands of extensions from the Visual Studio Marketplace expand functionality for database, cloud, and DevOps workflows. Together, these platforms redefine productivity, helping teams code smarter and deliver innovation faster.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

.NET Aspire No 
ASP.NET Zero No 
Azure Cloud Services No 
BullseyeCoverage No 
C++/CLI No 
CI Fuzz No 
Coco Code Coverage No 
Code Intelligence No 
CodeStream No 
Codekeeper No 
Coding Rooms No 
FAR HTML No 
Klocwork No 
Laguna XS.2 No 
MicroStation No 
MonoGame No 
Parasoft No 
PostgreSQL Data Access Components No 
SoftSpell No 
Visual Studio Code Live Share No 

Integrations

.NET Aspire Yes 
ASP.NET Zero Yes 
Azure Cloud Services Yes 
BullseyeCoverage Yes 
C++/CLI Yes 
CI Fuzz Yes 
Coco Code Coverage Yes 
Code Intelligence Yes 
CodeStream Yes 
Codekeeper Yes 
Coding Rooms Yes 
FAR HTML Yes 
Klocwork Yes 
Laguna XS.2 Yes 
MicroStation Yes 
MonoGame Yes 
Parasoft Yes 
PostgreSQL Data Access Components Yes 
SoftSpell Yes 
Visual Studio Code Live Share Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$45/user/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Saros

Website

www.saros-project.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

www.microsoft.com

Product Features

Code Collaboration

Audio Conferencing No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Code Review No 
Discussion Threads No 
IDE Integration No 
Remote Control No 
Remote Pair Programming No 
Screen Sharing No 
Video Conferencing No 

Product Features

Code Collaboration

Audio Conferencing No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Code Review No 
Discussion Threads No 
IDE Integration No 
Remote Control No 
Remote Pair Programming No 
Screen Sharing No 
Video Conferencing No 

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Game Development

2D Yes 
3D Yes 
Analytics Yes 
Animation No 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management Yes 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support Yes 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor Yes 

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