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Apache NetBeans vs Visual Studio: catalog facts
Apache NetBeans	Visual Studio
Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.	Freemium Community edition is free; Professional and Enterprise are paid.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Strong Java support with semantic highlighting and refactoring Project wizards and templates for Java and PHP	Complete toolset for .NET and C++ projects IntelliSense code completion and an integrated debugger
Heavier than lightweight editors Tutorials are partly under review	Large install compared with a plain code editor Professional and Enterprise editions are paid
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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