TL;DR - Eclipse
- Eclipse is an open-source IDE primarily used for Java development
- It supports multiple languages through plugins with debugging, Git, and project management
- Completely free and open-source
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 75/100
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Most Popular
Free
Free
Open source
- Java/C++/PHP
- Extensible
- Debugging
- Git
About Eclipse
Eclipse is the IDE that shaped how Java development works. Decades of plugin development, enterprise features, and community investment make it the foundation for many development environments.
The extensibility is legendary. Enterprise tooling often builds on Eclipse. The project is community-governed.
Java developers, especially in enterprises, use Eclipse for mature IDE features and extensive plugin ecosystem.
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Eclipse FAQ
Yes, Eclipse IDE is completely free and open source. No cost for any edition or features.
Eclipse is an open-source IDE primarily for Java development. Also supports C++, PHP, Python via plugins.
IntelliJ has better Java tooling and UX but paid version needed for full features. Eclipse is free with all features but steeper learning curve.
Eclipse can be overwhelming for beginners. VS Code or IntelliJ Community might be easier starts. Eclipse is powerful once learned.