# Eclipse IDE Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Eclipse IDE

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Last updated April 14th, 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“The user interface is somewhat outdated, and frequent plugin updates or compatibility issues can sometimes disrupt the development experience.“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

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

RL

Richard L

Senior DeveloperEducation Management, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The software is a bit resources hungry, we cannot run on older machine.“

June 19, 2025

LL

Luca L

IT Analyst and DeveloperPackaging and Containers, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“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.“

April 29, 2025

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

QH

Quashawn H

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

“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.“

October 28, 2024

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

## Showing most helpful reviews

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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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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

bC

bruno C.  
it manager  
Research  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "eclipse ide review worth it or not"

December 19, 2024

3.0

Around 10 years of usage The experience with Eclipse IDE is generally functional it is a powerful tool for software development, especially in Java. But it is overwhelming for beginners

Pros

a very good ide and it is free, it offer multiple language support. Another important point is the extensive plugin ecosystem (coding, database, framework...) As an old IDE you can find a wide range of forum, helps, documentation

Cons

when you computer is not powerful enough you can expect some latency as eclipse is quite heavy impect on the system's ressources. Quite difficult for new commers as there are so much possibilities for configuration

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.

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

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

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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.

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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

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

JA

Jeffrey A.  
Software Developer Senior  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse is a great free dev environment"

April 7, 2025

4.0

I use it for a free dev environment for learning new languages.

Pros

Free and open source. Just about any language can have a development environment created for it.

Cons

Sometimes a bit slow due to the Java code-base.

Review Source

NR

Nitheen R.  
Software developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Developer’s best buddy"

May 28, 2024

5.0

Pros

Eclipse is really good as it has integration with multiple build tools like maven, ant. Several debugging and run profiles can be created. Eclipse has constant new versions getting introduced and all are stable versions.

Cons

User interface is great but can be improved

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.

Review Source

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

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VR

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

### "Eclipse IDE - Multi language supported IDE for developers and testers "

October 6, 2022

5.0

Pros

The most i like about this software is its light weight installation and setup.

Cons

The least is its slowness in compilation, interpretation and deployment.

Review Source

VR

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

### "A long standing coding companion which is actually Free!!"

January 15, 2023

4.0

Pros

Simple UI, Free of Cost, supports and integrates with many CICD tools, Supports more plugins. Assist in compilation and debugging of code. Helps in formatting code. Doesn't take much CPU unlike other IDEs

Cons

Basic UI, Execution is slower, Lack of themes, Slow to start and Support of languages other than Java is not so great

Review Source

VR

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

### "The IDE that made Standards"

March 3, 2021

5.0

Apart from the reduce the performance due to the plugin handler(might be on my machine only) the overall experience is fantastic i get to know eclipse IDE when most of the famous code editors were paid and eclipse opened a wide variety of selections for me specially with their android development suite(i know google made that but it was still running on eclipse) times went by and new laguages dropped in but the dev community were able to pull everything to maintain Eclipse as the Modern IDE for most Open Source fans and followers.

Pros

I am amazed how i forgot to review Eclipse as i am using the same since 2014 or should i say when the time android studio was based on it. If i were to say myself the wide selection of plugins and ofcourse countless devs working on Eclipse IDE to modernize or make it better for new generation to come is simply extra-ordinary. I love the way how it adapts the code formatting and refracting as it's best just define the project language and you are ready to go, simple yet amazing.

Cons

There are few things here and there ofcourse only in my personal opinion the thing i would love to have changed is it's plugin handler, i love how many plugins are available for it but the plugin handler sometimes just encrease the load time for some projects that aren't even using that many plugins. That's all nothing else.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Chief Architect  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse is highly recommended"

February 24, 2023

5.0

I have developed many Java app with Eclipse, its the easiest to use IDE compared to others

Pros

Its free to use, you can easily design simple app to highly complex Java EE app, with various plugins and support

Cons

Sometimes the user interface can get disoriented

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
QA Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Eclipse: Experience-Based Review"

January 6, 2022

5.0

Pros

1\. I've used Eclipse as a developer and automation engineer, and this IDE really adapts to what I need. I mainly use Eclipse for Java programming language as well as Python, and the coding experience stays the same. 2. IntelliSense feature is helpful. 3. Deployment is seamless since it can be integrated into CI/CD tools

Cons

1\. If you have experience with other newer IDE now in the market, you may realize that Eclipse tends to be more "too techy" based on the interface. But if you prefer it oversimplified IDE (like PyCharm), this is for you.

Review Source

Mohammad W.  
Embedded Software Engineer  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The All in one IDE"

April 26, 2022

5.0

Pros

Very simple and easy to use with a lot of options and customizations that lets you pick whatever is most suitable for you. Support for all types of coding via an internal market that has all the needed extensions. Big community of users that help fixing bugs.

Cons

Sometimes setting up eclipse for specific jobs might be a bit frustrating.

Review Source

Priyanka J.  
software developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best and easy to use IDE for java related applications development."

September 7, 2022

5.0

Pros

"Its an easy to use IDE for java development. Im using it for 3+ years to automate web application with selenium. Its interface i like the most ,easy to add plugins and support available for it on google makes it best."

Cons

Sometimes in older version if eclipse it becomes hard to find suitable plugin supported by it, we have to spend good amount of time for trial and error.

Review Source

LY

Lsb Y.  
Software QA Engineer  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "IDE for automation"

November 13, 2023

5.0

Pros

Great variety of plugins and variety of frameworks available Integration is easy

Cons

Memory issues with low RAM computers Many options to understand at times

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
QA Manager  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great IDE for automation testers"

November 15, 2022

5.0

Pros

I am using this IDE from the past 4 years to write and maintain my selenium code base. it is very easy and provides good maintainability

Cons

UI and color coding can be a bit better other than that no issues

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
PHD student  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse IDE for Java Development "

November 10, 2022

5.0

Pros

A useful IDE for developing in JAVA. I used it to code Java with Spring framework and it was easy to use.

Cons

Using Eclipse IDE the projects take time to run.

Switched from

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

Because it is faster than Eclipse IDE

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