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Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

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Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Standard project layout and dependency management for Java
  • Large plugin ecosystem
  • No fixed project layout or coding conventions
  • Large set of built-in and third-party tasks
  • XML configuration is verbose
  • Less flexible than script-based build tools such as Gradle
  • Verbose XML build files
  • No built-in dependency management without Ivy
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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