Arduino and Raspberry Pi Comparison (Chart)


Left: Arduino
Right: Raspberry Pi (Model B)

Board:Arduino Uno R3Raspberry Pi (Model B)
Price:$29.99$35.00
Starter Kit:$64.99$124.99
Quick summary:Current "official" Arduino USB board, driverless USB-to-serial, auto power switchingSingle board Linux computer with video processing and GPIO ports
Special Features:Onboard USB controllerHD Capable Video Processor, HDMI and Composite Outputs, Onboard Ethernet
Processor:ATmega328ARM1176JZF-S
Processor Speed:16 MHz700 MHz
Analog Pins6None (no onboard ADC)
Digital Pins14 (6 PWM)8 Digital GPIO
MemorySRAM 2KB - EEPROM 1KBRAM 512MB



Programming LanguageArduino / C VariantAny language supported by a compatible Linux distribution (such as Raspbian or Occidentalis)*
ProgrammerUSB, ISPYou can run any of the Linux-compatible text editors and IDEs right on the Raspberry Pi.
ExpansionShield CompatibleBreakout boards such as the Pi Plate and Pi Cobbler. Alamode (Arduino board that connects to the Raspberry Pi board via the GPIO ports)
Assembled or Kit:AssembledAssembled

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