Best Java IDEs in 2026
20 java ides ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
20ranked
17free plans on this page
$8.33/molowest paid tier
20 Sept 2026last checked
#1 Eclipse IDE Top pick · 9.0 Free plan · Free
#2 IntelliJ IDEA Runner-up · 8.8 Free plan · $8.33/mo
#3 Apache NetBeans Also great · 8.4 Free plan · Free
- Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Spring support
- Yes
- JavaFX support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free planFree trial LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial$8.33/mofirst paid tier About IntelliJ IDEAVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan extensionLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Spring support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, Linux via Wine, macOS via CrossOver or virtualization
- JavaFX support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan WebWindowsmacOSiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- web, Windows, macOS, iOS
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- No
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan Android
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trialFree About AIDEVisit site - Free plan WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Web browser on any device, including Chromebooks and tablets
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan Android
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Android
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- macOS, Windows, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Android
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows
- Spring support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial - WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial
- WindowsmacOSLinux
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree trial
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Questions about this list
Which java ide is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Eclipse IDE is ranked #1 of 20 with a score of 9.0. IntelliJ IDEA is second and Apache NetBeans third.
How many of these have a free plan?
17 of the 20 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, IntelliJ IDEA has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Certifications are listed from the provider's own catalogue with level, role and exam. Platforms are ranked on what each publishes: a free tier or trial, price, certificates offered, the devices it runs on and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.
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