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KDevelop vs Apache NetBeans: catalog facts
KDevelop	Apache NetBeans
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Semantic code completion for C and C++ CMake and QMake project support	Strong Java support with semantic highlighting and refactoring Project wizards and templates for Java and PHP
Python and PHP support needs optional plugins Best suited to C, C++ and Qt work	Heavier than lightweight editors Tutorials are partly under review
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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