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Eclipse IDE vs Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers: catalog facts
Eclipse IDE	Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source from the Eclipse Foundation.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Huge plugin marketplace covering languages and domains other IDEs ignore Entirely open source and free for commercial use	Established open source Java IDE Bundled tooling for enterprise Java and web work
The workspace and perspective model feels dated and confuses newcomers Plugin quality varies widely and conflicts are common	Heavier and slower to start than lightweight editors Interface can feel dated and complex
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: EPL-2.0	License: EPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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