PIC16 C compiler

Question

I am looking for a good C compiler for the PIC 16 family, working on Windows.

• A couple of colleagues use bknudc but some seem to dislike it

Answer 1

Just for completion:

There is a really good compiler (xc8) from Microchip. The compiler comes in two version:

Free and Pro

The code from the Free version is up to 50% larger than the Pro version.
The xc8 is fine for every 8 Bit PIC (PIC10, PIC12, PIC16, PIC18, AVR (Version 2.0 and up))

The MPLAB®XC C Compiler contains a free, 60-day trial of a PRO license for evaluation when activated.
There is also a monthly subscription license and a functional safety license for the XC-Pro compiler available.
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