Apache NetBeans vs MyEclipse

Apache NetBeans9.0Visit MyEclipse8.8Visit

Higher score Apache NetBeans #3 in Java IDEs 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Try Apache NetBeans

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MyEclipse #4 in Java IDEs 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit MyEclipse

• Apache NetBeans fits best

  Free open-source Java development

• MyEclipse fits best

  Paid enterprise Java and Spring teams

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Side by side

Feature	Apache NetBeans 9.0/10 Visit ↗	MyEclipse 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Java IDEs	#4 in Java IDEs
Best for	Free open-source Java development	Paid enterprise Java and Spring teams
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$37/user/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	17 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Apache NetBeans 0/5 · MyEclipse 0/5
Spring support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Jakarta EE support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
JavaFX support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Remote development	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Database tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported operating systems	windows, macos, linux	windows, macos, linux
Our review
Pros	Free and open source under the Apache License Built-in refactoring, debugging, JUnit testing, and profiling Supports Maven, Ant, Gradle, and plugin extensions	Broad Java, Jakarta EE, Spring, web, and database tooling Integrated testing, debugging, Maven, Gradle, and deployment support Windows, macOS, and Linux support with application-server connectors
Cons	Desktop IDE rather than a browser-based development environment Broad language support may exceed focused Java-only needs Windows, macOS, and Linux installers come from community distributors	No free plan for ongoing use Advanced capabilities require higher-priced annual tiers The broad feature set may exceed the needs of Java-only projects
Our verdict	Apache NetBeans is a desktop integrated development environment, tooling platform, and application framework maintained by the Apache Software Foundation. It is aimed at developers who want free, open-source tooling for Java projects,… Read the review →	MyEclipse is a desktop Java IDE for enterprise and full-stack development, built on an Eclipse-based workbench. It brings Java, Jakarta EE, Spring and Spring Boot, modern web frameworks, databases, persistence, application servers, build… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Apache NetBeans — where it wins

  • Free and open source under the Apache License
  • Built-in refactoring, debugging, JUnit testing, and profiling
  • Supports Maven, Ant, Gradle, and plugin extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop IDE rather than a browser-based development environment
  • Broad language support may exceed focused Java-only needs
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux installers come from community distributors

• MyEclipse — where it wins

  • Broad Java, Jakarta EE, Spring, web, and database tooling
  • Integrated testing, debugging, Maven, Gradle, and deployment support
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux support with application-server connectors

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for ongoing use
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced annual tiers
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of Java-only projects

• Apache NetBeans9.0/10 · Free plan

  A mature, extensible Java IDE with built-in debugging, testing, profiling, and build tools.

  Try Apache NetBeansFull verdict →
• MyEclipse8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad paid IDE for enterprise Java teams spanning Spring, web, servers, and databases.

  Visit MyEclipseFull verdict →