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Apache NetBeans vs PhpStorm: catalog facts
Apache NetBeans	PhpStorm
Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.	Paid Paid subscription after a free 30-day trial that needs no credit card.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Strong Java support with semantic highlighting and refactoring Project wizards and templates for Java and PHP	PHP frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony supported without plugins JavaScript, TypeScript and SQL tooling included
Heavier than lightweight editors Tutorials are partly under review	Paid after the trial Proprietary software
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it 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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