Eclipse SDK vs Eclipse IDE for RCP and RAP Developers: catalog facts
 Eclipse SDK | Eclipse IDE for RCP and RAP Developers |
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Free Free and open source. |
Free Free and open source, published by the Eclipse Foundation. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Includes tools for developing Eclipse plug-ins
- Java development tools included
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- Bundles the tooling for RCP and RAP plug-in development
- Backed by a long-running, vendor-neutral foundation
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- Heavier than lightweight code editors
- Other Eclipse IDE packages may suit single-language work better
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- Specialised package; general Java developers may prefer another Eclipse package
- The homepage covers the foundation broadly rather than this package
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: EPL-2.0 |
License: EPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked October 2, 2026 | Checked October 2, 2026 |
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