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Apache NetBeans vs Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers: catalog facts
Apache NetBeans	Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers
Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.	Free Free and open source from the Eclipse Foundation.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Strong Java support with semantic highlighting and refactoring Project wizards and templates for Java and PHP	Established open source Java IDE Bundled tooling for enterprise Java and web work
Heavier than lightweight editors Tutorials are partly under review	Heavier and slower to start than lightweight editors Interface can feel dated and complex
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: EPL-2.0
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 October 2, 2026

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