Eclipse IDE

6.8easy start · #19 of 62
in Integrated Development Environments

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Browser, Linux, Mac, Windows.

Eclipse IDE is ranked #19 of 62 in integrated development environments on The Geeks Club. It runs on Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Eclipse IDE Free Free and open source under Eclipse Public License 2.0 · packages for Java, Enterprise Java and Web, C/C++, DSL, RCP/RAP, modeling, embedded C/C++, PHP, and Scout developers eclipseide.org · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on integrated development environments

Free plan: Yes
Built-in debugger: Yes
Build tools: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Eclipse IDE is an open, industry-backed, community-driven IDE and platform.
Java development: The Java Developers package includes a Java IDE, Git client, XML editor, and Maven and Gradle integration.
Latest Java: The site says the latest release supports Java 26 and provides tooling for its development.
Languages and audiences: Packages are offered for Java, enterprise Java and web, C/C++, DSL, embedded C/C++, PHP, modeling, RCP/RAP, and Scout development.
Extensibility: Users can add plug-ins and products from the Eclipse Marketplace, including through the Marketplace Client inside Eclipse.
Example integrations: The Getting Started page lists GitHub Copilot, Spring Tools 4, TestNG for Eclipse, and PyDev as popular plug-ins.
Operating systems: The Eclipse Installer is offered for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with listed architecture variants including x86_64 and AArch64 and Linux riscv64.
Installation: The installer guides users through choosing a package and installation folder, and package downloads and zip files are also available.
Security policy: The Eclipse Foundation security policy covers software developed and distributed by the Foundation and directs project security teams to coordinate vulnerability resolution.
Vulnerability handling: The Foundation baseline policy sets a default expectation of resolving vulnerabilities within 90 days and asks users to report them privately.
Support: The site points users to community chat, issue reporting, documentation, and the Eclipse IDE Working Group mailing list for help.
Notable limitation: Which versions receive security fixes is project-specific, and projects identify supported versions in their own security documentation or release documentation.
Stewardship: The Eclipse IDE Working Group provides governance, guidance, and funding for communities supporting Eclipse IDE products.
Founded: 2004
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Integrated Development Environments in 2026#19 of 62
Best IDE Software in 2026#25 of 53
Best Web Development IDEs in 2026#20 of 43

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eclipseide.org· checked 1 Oct 2026
eclipse.org/downloads/packages/· checked 1 Oct 2026
eclipseide.org/getting-started/· checked 1 Oct 2026
eclipse.org/security/policy/· checked 1 Oct 2026
eclipse.org/security/baseline/· checked 1 Oct 2026
eclipseide.org/working-group/· checked 1 Oct 2026