We compared AWS Cloud9 and Codespaces based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Based on user feedback, AWS Cloud9 and Codespaces both offer valuable features such as cloud-based IDE, efficient debugging capabilities, and integration with other services. However, AWS Cloud9's pricing, setup cost, and licensing received positive reviews, while Codespaces excelled in customer support. Areas for improvement for AWS Cloud9 include UI customization and better collaboration features, while Codespaces users highlighted stability issues and customization options.
Features: AWS Cloud9 and Codespaces both offer valuable features for developers. AWS Cloud9 excels in its seamless integration with other AWS services, real-time collaboration, cloud-based IDE convenience, versatility in programming languages, and efficient debugging and code-editing capabilities. On the other hand, Codespaces stands out with its effective collaboration tools, seamless integration with development platforms, accessible cloud-based environment, comprehensive version control system, and efficient debugging capabilities.
Pricing and ROI: The setup cost for AWS Cloud9 is described as straightforward and easy to manage, while Codespaces is praised for its absence of hidden setup costs. Both products offer reasonable pricing, but AWS Cloud9 focuses on affordability and manageable setup costs, whereas Codespaces highlights transparent pricing and flexible licensing options., AWS Cloud9 offers cost-effectiveness, seamless integration with other AWS services, and workflow efficiency. Codespaces excels in boosting productivity, streamlining collaboration, and enabling efficient code editing and debugging.
Room for Improvement: AWS Cloud9 could benefit from enhancing its user interface, providing more customization options, and better documentation. Codespaces needs improvements in stability, customization options, and additional features to enhance productivity and streamline workflow.
Deployment and customer support: Comparing the user reviews, it seems that the duration required to establish a new tech solution with AWS Cloud9 varies, with some users taking three months for deployment and an extra week for setup, while others need only a week for both. As for Codespaces, the feedback suggests that the timeframes mentioned should be considered in context, with some users taking three months for deployment and an additional week for setup, and others taking a week for both, indicating that these terms may refer to the same period and should not be treated separately., AWS Cloud9's customer service is consistently praised for its prompt assistance and helpfulness. Users express satisfaction with the expertise and responsiveness of the support staff. On the other hand, Codespaces impresses customers with its top-notch customer service. Users highly appreciate their prompt response times, effective troubleshooting, and knowledgeable staff. Codespaces has a dedication to providing exceptional customer support, going above and beyond to address customer needs and resolve any issues.
The summary above is based on 2 interviews we conducted recently with AWS Cloud9 and Codespaces users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
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AWS Cloud9 is ranked 2nd in IDE while Codespaces is ranked 1st in IDE with 3 reviews. AWS Cloud9 is rated 0.0, while Codespaces is rated 8.6. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Codespaces writes "Used to integrate into the CI/CD process and streamline the editing and updating of code". AWS Cloud9 is most compared with JetBrains IDEs and Oracle SQL Developer, whereas Codespaces is most compared with Replit, JetBrains IDEs, RStudio, Docker and dbForge Studio for MySQL.
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