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Eclipse SDK vs Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers: catalog facts
Eclipse SDK	Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source from the Eclipse Foundation.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Includes tools for developing Eclipse plug-ins Java development tools included	Established open source Java IDE Bundled tooling for enterprise Java and web work
Heavier than lightweight code editors Other Eclipse IDE packages may suit single-language work better	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
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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