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Apache NetBeans vs Eclipse IDE for Java and DSL Developers: catalog facts
Apache NetBeans	Eclipse IDE for Java and DSL Developers
Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.	Free Free and open source, maintained under 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	Bundles Java and DSL tooling in one download Long-established project with vendor-neutral governance
Heavier than lightweight editors Tutorials are partly under review	Foundation homepage gives little product-specific detail Heavier than lightweight code editors
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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