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Eclipse IDE for Java and DSL Developers vs Eclipse SDK: catalog facts
Eclipse IDE for Java and DSL Developers	Eclipse SDK
Free Free and open source, maintained under the Eclipse Foundation.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Bundles Java and DSL tooling in one download Long-established project with vendor-neutral governance	Includes tools for developing Eclipse plug-ins Java development tools included
Foundation homepage gives little product-specific detail Heavier than lightweight code editors	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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