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Eclipse IDEApache NetBeans
Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Huge plugin marketplace covering languages and domains other IDEs ignore
  • Entirely open source and free for commercial use
  • Strong Java support with semantic highlighting and refactoring
  • Project wizards and templates for Java and PHP
  • The workspace and perspective model feels dated and confuses newcomers
  • Plugin quality varies widely and conflicts are common
  • Heavier than lightweight editors
  • Tutorials are partly under review
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: EPL-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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