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Arduino Eclipse Plugin

Free#55 of 65 in Integrated Development Environments

Arduino Eclipse Plugin: A free, open-source Eclipse workflow for creating, building, and programming Arduino projects. Ranked #55 of 65 in Integrated Development Environments by our editors (3.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for arduino developers using Eclipse.

3.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Arduino developers using Eclipse
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Creates Arduino sketch projects and supports board programming workflows
- Includes bootloader burning, board configuration, and Maven-based builds
Where it doesn't
- Its scope is centered on Arduino rather than broader development workflows
- Eclipse and Maven workflows may feel heavier than a basic Arduino editor
- Teensy support uses board-manager workflows with zstd compression

Our verdict on Arduino Eclipse Plugin

Arduino Eclipse Plugin, distributed as Sloeber by Sloeber, brings Arduino development into the Eclipse environment. It is designed for developers who want Eclipse’s code-editing and project capabilities alongside Arduino-specific workflows for creating sketch projects, configuring boards, programming hardware, and burning bootloaders. The software is free and open source, with packages for Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it a practical fit for Arduino developers who prefer a desktop IDE built around Eclipse rather than the standard Arduino editor.

Its strongest advantage is the depth of its Arduino project workflow. The plugin supports Arduino sketch project creation, board programming, and configuration through files such as boards.txt and platform.txt. It also provides precompiled product packages and update sites, while Maven-based build instructions support developers who want to build from source. Teensy board-manager support adds a focused option for that hardware ecosystem, using zstd compression. These capabilities make Sloeber more than a code editor: it connects project creation, configuration, compilation, hardware programming, and bootloader work within an Eclipse-centered setup.

The trade-off is focus. Sloeber is aimed at Arduino development and may not suit teams looking for a general-purpose IDE with a wider range of documented development scenarios. Its Eclipse foundation and Maven-based source-build path can also represent a more structured workflow than a basic Arduino editor. Choose it if you want Arduino-specific project and board workflows inside Eclipse, need support across the three major desktop platforms, or value an open-source environment. Choose another tool if your priority is a simpler Arduino editing experience or development outside the Arduino ecosystem.

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Arduino Eclipse Plugin pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Arduino Eclipse Plugin fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	Not verified
Integrated debugger	Not verified
Integrated testing tools	Not verified
Build tools	Yes
Project management	Not verified
Dev container support	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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