6.1.1 Software Integration in MPLAB® X IDE and Atmel Studio
Both MPLAB X IDE and Atmel Studio are Integrated Development Environments (IDE) for writing and debugging Microchip AVR and Microchip SAM applications. These software front-ends provide a project management tool, source file editor, simulator, assembler, and front-end for C/C++, programming, emulation, and on-chip debugging.
MPLAB X IDE version 5.05 or later must be used in conjunction with the Atmel-ICE.
Atmel Studio version 6.2 or later must be used in conjunction with the Atmel-ICE.