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Apache NetBeans vs Android Studio: catalog facts
Apache NetBeans	Android Studio
Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.	Free Free to download from Google.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Strong Java support with semantic highlighting and refactoring Project wizards and templates for Java and PHP	Official tooling for Android and Jetpack Compose Layout previews across screen sizes
Heavier than lightweight editors Tutorials are partly under review	Heavy on memory and disk space Focused on Android development
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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