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Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers vs Eclipse SDK: catalog facts
Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers	Eclipse SDK
Free Free and open source from the Eclipse Foundation.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Established open source Java IDE Bundled tooling for enterprise Java and web work	Includes tools for developing Eclipse plug-ins Java development tools included
Heavier and slower to start than lightweight editors Interface can feel dated and complex	Heavier than lightweight code editors Other Eclipse IDE packages may suit single-language work better
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: EPL-2.0	License: EPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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