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Eclipse IDE

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Last updated July 21st, 2026

# Reviews of Eclipse IDE

Ease of use

4.1

Customer Service

3.8

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Sakshi J

Sr. SDETComputer Software, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It is a reliable and powerful development tool, especially for Java projects, with strong debugging capabilities and extensive plugin support. While it can sometimes feel slow and less modern compared to newer IDEs, its flexibility and robust features make it a dependable choice for development.“

March 30, 2026

Sakshi J

Sr. SDETComputer Software, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The user interface is somewhat outdated, and frequent plugin updates or compatibility issues can sometimes disrupt the development experience.“

March 30, 2026

Swarnima G

Software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“In terms of code development, it handles large projects well and provides useful tools like code suggestions, debugging, and navigation between files, which helps speed up the work.“

May 4, 2026

Swarnima G

Software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The interface also feels a bit outdated and not always very intuitive.“

May 4, 2026

Sakshi J

Sr. SDETComputer Software, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Its wide range of plugins, built-in debugging tools, and seamless integration with version control systems make development efficient and organized.“

March 30, 2026

QH

Quashawn H

Computer Science studentE-Learning, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Initial setup and configuration can be tedious, particularly when dealing with project dependencies and workspace settings.“

October 28, 2024

Swarnima G

Software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It has a lot of features that support coding, debugging, and project management, which makes it useful once everything is set up properly.“

May 4, 2026

QH

Quashawn H

Computer Science studentE-Learning, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Can be resource-intensive and may become slow, especially with large projects or many installed plugins.“

October 28, 2024

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Surajit C.  
R&D Development Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best IDE and lightweight for JAVA development"

January 10, 2023

4.0

Pros

Eclipse is one of the best IDE and also it is open source. It is very easy to operate. It supports multiple programming languages ( such as c, c++, and java). Keyboard shortcut is very effective in operation. Debugging is faster than other IDE. Moreover, it executes almost all operating systems. Besides that you can change the layout , also it supports Maven.

Cons

It is not very stable, it crashes so many times. Also, shortcuts do not work properly all the time . For using the shortcuts you have to remember it otherwise you cannot use it. It needs to improve its memory utilization. Running time is very slow. For java users Eclipse is easy but for others, it is not so easy. Also, opening and closing time is more than normal time. Compared with VS Code Eclipse does not have a very clear interface. As it has so many options to change the settings so sometimes it is very difficult to change and also unnecessary some options are given.

Alternatives considered

[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/)

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

I needed to switch from NetBeans, as it was very slow. The debugging time was too slow.NetBeans is getting old and so there are comparatively fewer software updates.

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LL

Luca L.  
IT Analyst and Developer  
Packaging and Containers  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Free. Powerful. Pretty much essential for PHP development."

April 29, 2025

4.0

Pros

For work, I have to develop and maintain a website written in PHP. The site has been developed over the years, so it includes both static and dynamic pages that retrieve data from a PostgreSQL database. As it has grown over time, it has become quite complex, and a basic text editor is sometimes insufficient. That's why I switched to Eclipse for PHP Developers. It's helpful that it offers code completion for functions and variables, and that it's possible to jump directly to the relevant function. With a basic editor, you'd have to scroll through the entire file. I also find the Compare feature very useful, as it allows you to compare the file you're editing with the current version on the server. It does have a few drawbacks, but considering it's free, I'd say it does its job quite well.

Cons

The only downsides I've found are its heavy resource usage (an editor like Notepad++ is much lighter) and a somewhat outdated user interface. Also, the sheer number of options can sometimes be overwhelming and may actually work against productivity.

Alternatives considered

[PhpStorm](https://www.capterra.com/p/186624/PhpStorm/)

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

PhpStorm is a paid program, so i firstly want to test with a free application

Switched from

[Notepad++](https://www.capterra.com/p/185965/Notepad/)

The site i'm developing has grown over time, it has become quite complex, and a basic text editor is sometimes insufficient. That's why I switched to Eclipse for PHP Developers. It's helpful that it offers code completion for functions and variables, and that it's possible to jump directly to the relevant function.

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HV

Hrithik V.  
Software Engineer - Trading Systems  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Reliable IDE for Java Development"

June 21, 2026

4.0

Eclipse was one of the first IDEs I used for Java development and it remains a reliable option. It provides the core features needed for development and debugging.

Pros

Eclipse has strong Java development tools, solid debugging capabilities, and a large ecosystem of plugins. I like that it is free, highly customizable, and works well for Java projects of all scales.

Cons

The interface can feel dated compared to newer IDEs, and performance often slows down when working with many plugins. Initial setup and configuration can also take some time for new users.

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MS

Marvin S.  
Lead Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Jack of all Trades but master of none"

June 6, 2026

3.0

This was the IDE I learned Coding in back in school, and while it was a good experience back then, by now I feel like it didnt manage to keep up with the industry leaders.

Pros

It was pretty easy to learn and it does have a huge library of plugins and extensions making it very customizable.

Cons

Unfortunately the integrated featureset is too lean for my liking and while extending it works the performance is already a struggle with the base set. So it has a bit of both worlds the full fledged "heavy" ides as well as the light weight but very extendable ones. Unfortunately it doesnt really manage to compete in either

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A powerful IDE that feels heavy but gets the job done"

May 4, 2026

3.0

Overall, Eclipse IDE feels like a very capable development tool, especially for larger or more complex projects. It has a lot of features that support coding, debugging, and project management, which makes it useful once everything is set up properly. There is definitely a learning curve at the beginning, and it can feel a bit heavy compared to simpler editors. The interface also takes some time to get used to, but after working with it for a while, it becomes more comfortable to navigate. Despite some performance issues and occasional glitches, it is still a reliable IDE for serious development work. The flexibility and wide range of features make it a solid choice, especially when working in environments that require customization and extensibility.

Pros

What stands out most about Eclipse IDE is how powerful it is for development work. It supports a wide range of programming needs, and the features are solid once you get familiar with it. It is very flexible when it comes to customization. The ability to add plugins and adjust the environment to fit different workflows is a big advantage, especially for developers working on different types of projects. In terms of code development, it handles large projects well and provides useful tools like code suggestions, debugging, and navigation between files, which helps speed up the work. The learning curve is there, but after some time it becomes easier to use. Once the basics are understood, daily tasks feel more efficient. Overall, it is a feature rich IDE that works well for serious development, especially when flexibility and extensibility are important.

Cons

What I liked least about Eclipse IDE is that it can feel heavy and slow, especially when working on larger projects. It sometimes takes a while to start up or respond compared to lighter IDEs. The interface also feels a bit outdated and not always very intuitive. Finding certain settings or features can take time, especially for someone new to it. Plugin management can be another pain point. While there are many plugins available, setting them up or dealing with compatibility issues is not always smooth. Occasionally, it also runs into bugs or freezes, which can interrupt workflow and be frustrating during development.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Sr. SDET  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Feature-Rich IDE for Efficient Development"

March 30, 2026

4.0

Overall, my experience with Eclipse IDE has been positive. It is a reliable and powerful development tool, especially for Java projects, with strong debugging capabilities and extensive plugin support. While it can sometimes feel slow and less modern compared to newer IDEs, its flexibility and robust features make it a dependable choice for development.

Pros

Eclipse IDE offers a highly customizable and extensible environment with strong support for Java development. Its wide range of plugins, built-in debugging tools, and seamless integration with version control systems make development efficient and organized.

Cons

Eclipse IDE can feel heavy and slow, especially when working on large projects. The user interface is somewhat outdated, and frequent plugin updates or compatibility issues can sometimes disrupt the development experience.

Review Source

MR

Mathieu R.  
Programmeur Jouabilité  
Gambling & Casinos  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Versatile IDE with Powerful Customization"

December 7, 2025

4.0

Pros

Eclipse remains a versatile environment, especially for Java projects or internal tools. I’ve appreciated the flexibility of plugins and the ability to customize the workspace depending on the task or prototype I was working on.

Cons

The interface can feel cluttered and a bit outdated compared to more modern IDEs. The initial learning curve also requires some patience.

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mL

marc L.  
Software e  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Software engineer "

May 8, 2025

5.0

Pros

Good ide for java. Widely used in the industry

Cons

The tool is bloated to compare to other ide

Review Source

EC

Eric C.  
Engineering Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Solid Java development IDE"

March 16, 2025

4.0

Overall a positive experience, but we have since transitioned away from it.

Pros

Does the job for Java development and you can't beat the price!

Cons

Did have performance issues as the project got larger. Has been largely superceded by IDEA/IntelliJ for Java development.

Review Source

RL

Richard L.  
Senior Developer  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good IDE for multiple languages"

June 19, 2025

5.0

I had a pretty good experience using Eclipse IDE, when I had issues, I found a vast amount of knowledge and a great community for it.

Pros

free version of the software available. allow to work with multiple languages. has been supported for many years, great community

Cons

The software is a bit resources hungry, we cannot run on older machine. Not all plugins exists for it.

Review Source

SP

Srinivasa P.  
Quality Assurance Lead  
Capital Markets  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A free all in one Java development IDE"

December 11, 2024

4.0

Its a great tool for non commercial and commercial java development. But I will inclined to use it more for learning projects and / or non commercial projects. Mainly due to the stability issues it had when I was using it.

Pros

A free all in one Java development IDE. Great effort went in to the development of the tool by eclipse community.

Cons

Stability of the tool. Crashed on me at very crucial times.

Review Source

QH

Quashawn H.  
Computer Science student  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse IDE Review"

October 28, 2024

5.0

Eclipse IDE is a powerful tool for software development, especially for Java and other languages. While it has its drawbacks, particularly regarding performance and complexity, the benefits often outweigh these challenges for those willing to invest the time to learn and configure it effectively. It remains a valuable choice for many developers looking for a robust and extensible IDE.

Pros

A rich ecosystem of plugins, allowing you to customize and extend its functionality to suit your needs. It offers built-in tools for debugging, code refactoring, and version control integration, enhancing productivity.

Cons

Can be resource-intensive and may become slow, especially with large projects or many installed plugins. Initial setup and configuration can be tedious, particularly when dealing with project dependencies and workspace settings.

Review Source

JK

Jaspreet K.  
Student  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great Software "

September 1, 2024

5.0

My experience is really excellent with this software. I learnt java fully through this software and I also suggest my many friends. Actually using this software reduces time complexity of writing code and also reduces errors.

Pros

I have used eclipse IDE for programming of Java.It is relly very helpfull as it provides suggestions and shortcuts which reduces time complexity and also reduces chances of error.

Cons

Actually I like almost every aspect of it.

Review Source

MSB

Mahipal Singh B.  
Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse IDE Review"

July 22, 2022

5.0

My overall experience with Eclipse IDE is good. It helps me to do the development in an efficient way. And also gives me suggestions to make my project efficient.

Pros

For Developers, it is one of the best IDE in the market for application development. It is easy to use and also memory efficient. It always gives you suggestions while developing the application. With the plugins feature, we can easily integrate with third-party software like the new Relic.

Cons

As of now, I don't have anything which I don't like about this software.

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Abhuday T.  
Assistant Professor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Robust IDE for Software and web application developers"

February 6, 2023

5.0

Its a very versatile tools which can be customized to fit the need of all kind of developers.

Pros

It supports all the modern features like debugging, source code generation, refactoring, deploying application on server. It is easy to use and supports integration with github and SVN. Its very powerful when comes to testing of project and support various types of plugins.

Cons

It can be difficult to maintain some time and developer need to depend a lot on the eclipse community support for solutions.

Alternatives considered

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

It is less heavy on memory than Netbeans.

Review Source

Charan Raj Y.  
Senior Analyst  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Finest and premier tool for any development in the market"

June 12, 2021

5.0

Overall I am really impressed with this tool Can do everything Development, Automation of UI, Integration what not using this

Pros

I can say everything is best in this tool right from GUI, easy of use, Integration/collaborations with other tools Worked for UI, API automation Code review Comparing Difference language supports

Cons

Least about this is nothing Only thing everyone say is, it is a open source so if any company/client wants to work on licensed then they will not look for this

Review Source

MS

Maha S.  
Assistant Professor  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse IDE: The Traditional IDE for Professional Java Development"

August 11, 2023

3.0

I was an Eclipse user for developing Java desktop and server-side applications. I migrated to Apache NetBeans for a better user experience.

Pros

My main use of Eclipse is in the field of Java desktop and server-side development on Linux and MAC. Eclipse provides basic IDE services for Java developers which augments code auto-completion (not very responsive/intelligent), debugging, unit testing, and profiling services that supports rapid application development on the desktop. I used Eclipse for developing Servlet, JSP, and EJB server-side code as well. Eclipse can be linked to the Apache Tomcat Servlet container to support the automatic deployment of Java server-side components on application servers. Moreover, desktop applications requiring RDBMS access can be easily developed in Eclipse by loading pre-imported JDBC drivers for popular databases such as MySQL and Oracle. Eclipse is a rich Java IDE but faithfully many other IDEs such as Apache NetBeans and IntelliJ IDEA are much more user-friendly and intelligent in terms of code autocompletion and debugging.

Cons

Eclipse is still lagging in terms of code autocompletion compared to other popular Java IDEs such as Apache NetBeans and IntelliJ IDEA. Many developers are migrating from Eclipse to those IDE due to this reason. Eclipse will surely stay as the legacy Java IDE especially that the Eclipse project is adding support for other programming environments other than Java, but the user base is definitely not as large as it was in the previous 10 years or so.

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Pratham S.  
Mean Stack Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Widely Used IDEs For Automation And Development"

February 1, 2023

4.0

It offers a variety of editors, and the night mode in more recent versions makes coding easier for developers. The community support there is outstanding for learners. Additionally, it offers a private code repository and a unified workspace.

Pros

It has the greatest code-writing recommendations and an easy-to-create framework. A very large community is available for any needed assistance. It contains many significant features, including automatic syntax validation and assistance with code reworking. I find that Eclipse plugins work best for me because they make it easier to integrate different supporting plugins into the IDE.

Cons

The time it takes to open and run the code can be extremely long. It crashes when I run numerous workspaces or projects. If Eclipse offered connectivity to a database server and the ability to create basic queries, that would be useful.

Review Source

Mohammad A.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### ""One of the best IDE for project development specially for java.""

February 11, 2023

5.0

#Great compatibility.#Free to use Eclipse IDE.#Highlight in syntax when while writing code.#Inbuilt terminal to see the output of the code, which saves time. We don't need to go to CMD every time.

Pros

#Eclipse is a most used open source IDE (integrated development environment) for java development. #It provides best platform on which we software engineers develops apps specially in java and websites code. #It helps us by providing no of features related to development like importing libraries, sharing files, file management, better UI and many more.#We can also Push and Pull the code on Git-hub directly.#It also helps in writing bug free code by assisting while writing code i.e. auto suggestion. This IDE is famous for java development.

Cons

#It need large memory footprint in computer memory.#As it is heavy tool so it takes time to launch and sometimes slows down the system.#We don't get so much features for other language other than JAVA.# Web development is also not supported.

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SK

Shubham K.  
Officer  
Capital Markets  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the best IDE for Java Developers "

January 21, 2023

5.0

Satisfied.

Pros

1) The best part for me is how simple and sleek the design of this product is. It is amicable to use, and the navigations and other options are easy to track and learn2) So many shortcuts to use, especially from a developers point of view, and they can also be customized easily 3) Debugger is one of the best. I have mainly used Eclipse IDE to develop Java Applications and Spring Boot Applications and the Debugger is the most valuable part of the tool.4) We can also add Extensions to the tool, such as SonarCube and SonarLint that is also a developer-friendly feature5) Search functionality is lightning-fast and is helpful most of the time.

Cons

1) The Version Control System and repository Link feature can be improved somewhat.2) Though the design is simple and easy to use, we can see some improvements in the UX to keep it up with the new market trends!

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Lead Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the Best IDE to create applications!!!"

September 25, 2022

5.0

Overall experience is Best while developing JAVA Apps.

Pros

Easy to work with Frameworks like Spring & Hibernate using eclipse.

Cons

The themes for studio can be sometimes glitchy as they don't support some options in IDE

Review Source

Saad I.  
T24 Technical Analyst  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best IDE for Java Developers"

July 17, 2021

5.0

We use Eclipse IDE in the bank for development of Java interfaces and APIs for consuming third party application data.

Pros

Eclipse has been in the market for a long time now and hence the IDE has now matured to a great extent. For Java Developers, this is the best bet. Excellent integrated environment for development and exposing APIs as a war file. It has an excellent debugging tool. Also there are a lot of plugins available which makes implementing business logic more convenient as compared to Net Beans.

Cons

Its sad to know that Eclipse is not as prepared for other high level programming languages like in case of Java. So if you are coding in a language other than Java SE or EE, Eclipse might not be your best bet.

Review Source

Giovanni P.  
Analyst Programmer  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the best IDE for java"

July 29, 2021

4.0

It is a very complete IDE, with great documentation and you can find complete forums with solutions to almost any type of problem that you can find with the IDE, it also has a large library by the community in which you can any type of library that you They could be useful in your projects, whether personal or work.

Pros

One of the things I like about this IDE is its wide range of documentation and community support, one can always find some help in a forum about the IDE. A very complete IDE that allows you to carry out your projects easily and quickly, allowing you to export projects easily. Its installation and configuration is really simple, it does not require a great effort to configure it and in a matter of minutes you will have a tool ready to work.

Cons

As well as giving you a wide range of options and configurations, it gives you a certain complexity, since when looking for some necessary option for IDE configurations it can take a while.

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JM

Jacob M.  
Front end developer  
Government Relations  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Average editor for development"

June 28, 2023

3.0

Pros

JavaEclipse has long been popular among Java developers. It offers powerful features for Java development, such as a Java compiler, project management tools, and code analysis capabilities. The IDE supports various frameworks and libraries commonly used in Java development.

Cons

Despite its powerful features, Eclipse has occasionally been criticized for performance issues, particularly when working with larger projects or complex codebases. Users have reported slow startup times, occasional freezes, or delays in tasks like indexing or code analysis.

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Kameliya K.  
Customer success specialist  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Review on Eclipse IDEA"

May 5, 2023

4.0

Pros

One feature that I find particularly appealing about Eclipse is its user-friendly interface, which makes it effortless to locate the definition of a class function and navigate to the relevant file. Additionally, the shortcut keys are highly convenient for quickly searching for specific file and method names. Eclipse also impresses with its fast code compilation, straightforward IDE setup, and project creation process, all while delivering reliable performance.

Cons

The graphical user interface (GUI) in Eclipse appears to be lacking in visual appeal. Moreover, the build process occasionally exhibits slow performance, which can impede productivity.

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