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# Page 2 - Reviews of Eclipse IDE

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 The user interface is somewhat outdated, and frequent plugin updates or compatibility issues can sometimes disrupt the development experience.

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AS

Alba S.  
Front end  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Útil y sencillo"

August 11, 2025

4.0

Pros

Es un editor básico, cumple su función para tareas sencillas y es fácil adaptarse a el. Funciona muy bien para algunos lenguajes.

Cons

Para otros lenguajes como JavaScript siento que no está tan preparado como por ejemplo para Java. Así que eso hace que puedas decantarte por otras opciones

Switched from

[IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/)

Sentía que era demasiado complejo de utilizar

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MC

Michele C.  
Consultant  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "With IDE Eclipse your work is simple"

November 9, 2024

4.0

My daily experience with Eclipse IDE are really good. RCP support is the best, even if is difficult at time zero.

Pros

Really cool IDE for Java Programming. A lot of plugin in the marketplace. And don't forget the different target platforms.

Cons

Some crashes time to time. UI improvements needed in my opinion.

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VK

Vasilis K.  
Web Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A veteran Java IDE. It does the job but it feels too old."

December 20, 2024

3.0

I was mostly using Eclipse during and right after my University studies which was almost 15 years ago. I remember loving it that the time but now I feel that there are more developer friendly IDEs out there.

Pros

I really like the workspace and window management of Eclipse. Plus it's free!

Cons

I really don't like the user interface of Eclipse. It's a very old IDE and it looks like it.

Switched from

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

Because Eclipse has a better plugin community.

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DO

Dan O.  
Software Engineer  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "High customizability but difficult to use and outdated interface"

April 5, 2025

2.0

Pros

There are a lot of ways to customize the layout of the IDE to suit your workflow and preferences.

Cons

It is very difficult to use. The icons are small and unintuitive. Overall the interface is confusing and it doesn't look sleek.

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DS

Devaheessh S.  
Software engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My Review of Eclipse IDE"

August 29, 2024

4.0

It was good enough to get the job done . Used for development activities

Pros

Ease of access. As a software QA I feel it provides open source integration development environment to the users. The ease of handling multiple workspaces with support for Android development too.

Cons

Sometimes sluggish and feels heavy weight in performance. Plugins need to be downloaded. Less or narrow suport for language and frameworks.

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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.

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Pedro L.  
consultant  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Editor de desarrollo JAVA"

February 16, 2024

5.0

Eclipse es el mejor editor de código para programar en lenguaje java que he usado hasta hoy. Es bastante configurable, muy sencillo de usar y bastante potente.

Pros

Una de las cosas que más me gusta de este editor es la posibilidad de incorporar multitud de plugins para adaptarlo a tus necesidades. Que sea gratuito y multiplataforma es algo bastante positivo, sumado a su facilidad de uso, lo hacen el editor perfecto para programar en java.

Cons

Algo que no me gusta demasiado es la cantidad de memoria que necesita cuando lo estás usando o depurando código. También destacar que para otros lenguajes de programación que no sean java, quizás otro tipo de editores sean más adecuados.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Decent IDE for the value"

May 17, 2024

3.0

Pros

The plug-ins are helpful and the IDE has support for all major languages making it easier to work in multiple technologies together

Cons

There are certain limitations where the IDE still lags behind the functionalities provided by Jetbrains IDEs.

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AC

Alvaro C.  
Software Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "One of the best IDE platforms worldwide"

May 4, 2024

5.0

Pros

Eclipse significantly improves developer efficiency and productivity with Code Autocompletion and Snippets and Advanced Debugging Tools. It has a large global community as it is one of the platforms most chosen by users.

Cons

Significant consumption of system resources, including memory and CPU that can cause slowdowns and lags in the IDE.

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Rakesh M.  
Jr. Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best open-source IDE - Highly Recommended for Developers"

October 10, 2023

4.0

This is the best IDE for professional developers with ease of access to all the configurations and API integration. They provide a market place, there we can get more additional features that our project requires. And I am using this IDE daily for my daily software developement routine.

Pros

Simple user interface with various configuration made this IDE more attractive and proven its quality in the market. we can adjust all the configuration to the advanced level to deal complex projects in simpler manner.

Cons

Though the user-interface is simpler, it looks older. So that it needs to be modernized. Mobile development and live server integration are the areas need to be improved in Eclipse IDE.

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Gabriel B.  
BTP Developer  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse, an industry standard"

July 12, 2023

5.0

Pros

Eclipse continues to be one of the best Java IDEs available. My specific use case is not with Java, but particularly ABAP via the extension ABAP development tools. It is a great leap ahead of the traditional development via SE80 in the SAP client. Eclipse is very extensible and has existed for a long time, which allows to have a great set of add-ons available to enhance your development. Also, SAP has focused all its new features on Eclipse. Now tools and frameworks such as CDS, RAP, AMDP are only available on Eclipse.

Cons

It has a steep learning curve. When you open it for the first time, it can be overwhelming to look at so many options, menus. You also have to understand views and perspectives to make full use of it.It can also look outdated, especially when you compare it to IDEs with modern UIs such as Visual Studio Code which is one of the most popular ones.

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PC

Prashanth C.  
Senior software developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse - Most productive IDE"

August 20, 2023

4.0

I'm very glad to work with Eclipse because some of the standardised coding get to know by this IDE only. Easy to work and use and test with this. I will strongly recommend Eclipse for software development. Some of the alternatives are there for Eclipse but those are not replaceable with Eclipse.

Pros

1\. The most common thing is GUI, every developer easily interact without any prior knowledge.2. Inbuilt plug-ins allows user to use common functionalities.3. Features that contains Eclipse IDE allow developer to follow coding standards and ease the developer routine work.4. It has internal functions to develop, test and deploy tools.

Cons

From past few years I'm using Eclipse IDE for development. I didn't find any improvements as of now. It improves and release latest versions every year.

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Kamal Dyne N.  
Developper Full-Stack  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Revoir l'interface graphique de l'application"

November 21, 2023

4.0

Somme tout, j'ai eu une bonne expérience avec cet IDE open source. Sa prise en main est assez rapide, même pour les développeurs débutants. L'interface, bien que peu esthétique et dépréciable, est fonctionnelle et tout est bien organisé au niveau des menus et raccourcis clavier.

Pros

De façon générale, ce que j'ai le plus apprécié dans l'IDE Eclipse pour le développement Java, c'est son éditeur de code riche en fonctionnalités qui accélère considérablement le codage.

Cons

Ce que j'ai le moins apprécié dans l'EDI Eclipse, c'est son interface graphique un peu austère et datée. Bien qu'Eclipse soit avant tout axé sur la productivité et la fonctionnalité plus que sur l'esthétique, son interface en tabs assez basique a tendance à paraître un peu dépassé visuellement et aussi moins attirant.

Switched from

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)[IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/)[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/)

Certes cet IDE est assez performant mais le fait que l'interface soit pas attirante j'ai souvent un peu du mal a m'y adapter malgré mes multiples projets d'ou le changement vers d'autre IDE

Review Source

Jose Antonio R.  
Programador  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Para perfiles back es el mejor entorno de desarrollo"

May 10, 2023

5.0

Pros

Incorpora múltiples opciones tanto para programadores experimentados como para novatos.Es simple y sencillo de usar.Muy buena integración con Spring.Gratuito.

Cons

En líneas generales no destaco ningún contra más allá de que para alguien con poca experiencia puede ser difícil encontrar todas sus opciones.

Review Source

Farhan M.  
IAM ENGINEER  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "I will recommend all fellow developers to use Eclipse IDE"

June 8, 2023

5.0

Pros

Extensibility: Eclipse's core strength lies in its extensibility. The IDE is built on a modular architecture, allowing developers to add functionality through a vast array of plugins. This extensibility makes Eclipse highly adaptable to different programming languages, frameworks, and project requirements.Language Support: Eclipse provides excellent support for a wide range of programming languages, including Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, PHP, and more. It offers features specific to each language, such as syntax highlighting, code completion, debugging, and refactoring, ensuring a productive coding experience across various development domains.

Cons

Resource Intensive: Eclipse is known to be resource-intensive, especially when working on larger projects. It can consume a significant amount of memory and processing power, which may impact the overall performance of the IDE and slow down the development process, particularly on less powerful machines.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Principal Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A No Brainer choice to start Development with"

September 14, 2022

5.0

I had been in teams which use Eclipse IDE for backend development of the projects, integrating with Git, pushing the code, triggering pipelines and for debugging issues. It has been a great experience to load projects, create sub projects even with modern frameworks but as the world evolves, flavours like spring toolsuite have taken over for framework specific projects

Pros

For any mid-large tier company / individuals who start their development journey, eclipse is the best fit out there to help them onboard, pamper and make them learn. From basics to advanced users, eclipse is definitely a right choice for backend development . Also the responses, notifications eclipse gives are very contextual and always developer focussed. For test automation framework projects as well, eclipse does a great job

Cons

Lack of innovation since 2 releases - almost every feature being rolled out is just minor enhancement and that is one of the reason for many to adpot IntelliJ as the choice for IDE. Also eclipse start up time, loading projects from cache has not been improved since many years and it is definitely a concern for the modern systems

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CHMC

Carlos Hugo Martin C.  
Consultor  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Experience with Eclipse IDE"

April 10, 2022

4.0

The IDE was used for the development of applications and extensions of monitoring tools. In addition to the implementation of devops flows.

Pros

It is very easy to customize and extend it based on plugins, in addition to the debugging functions that allow the development of applications to be simpler, being able to condition the execution to the productive environment for which the application is intended.

Cons

The IDE has a lot of plugins and many of them are not compatible, and you can only tell when you are using the IDE, causing it to become unstable.

Alternatives considered

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

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

The IDE is very customizable and its resource consumption is not high compared to other tools.

Switched from

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

The resource consumption of the other tool is very high for the activities for which they were used, and its integration with other tools is easier.

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BL

Blong L.  
QA Automation II  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Perfect for backend web testing in Java"

February 8, 2023

5.0

8/10! Great for beginners learning to test and easy to use. Perfect intergration with Jenkins. Love that it has cucumber implemented and I can just shorten my test to make it readable for others to read. Maven built in is so useful.

Pros

This is where I learned Java and practiced my first intern job of backend testing for my company's website. Great for beginner and easy to learn, has a nice organized structure on the left panel that you can customized with accordingly to whatever project you're doing.

Cons

It gets buggy with syncing and sometimes JARs don't work properly you have to move them around or either manually/auto through maven repository to work well. Also it can crash if running too many test, so I use multiple computer instead. So much error (red text) while testing, always have to figure out how to fix them. Wish they just create a template or a way to fix these issues without having to figure it out, such as logj4 errors and compatibility errors. Wish I can have a in-app browser instead of having to switch screen and back to Eclipse over and over when testing browser.

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

Aqua Ide is better with the browser added inside the application itself, which is amazing because it requires less switching between screens, especially when on laptop. But I like Eclipse because I got accustom to using it as my first and learning when I first started as an automator in testing my company's website.

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VR

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

### "Best IDE for Software developers"

December 19, 2022

4.0

Overall I like Eclipse IDE and I use it daily in my development process. Using It I can write code quickly and easily and using some plugins it can show issues with code and same time fixes also.

Pros

I am using it for Java development and I mostly like auto code completion, auto import of packages, Tomcat, and Database integration Although it provides a lot of features.We can quickly create a Jar or War file as per our need.It also supports integration for build tools like Ant and Maven.

Cons

The only issue I see with this is It consumes a lot of RAM and sometimes it is slow to open a large project.

Review Source

RR

Rodrigo R.  
Owner  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Solves many problems, but it's not the first option"

October 26, 2021

4.0

Despite the shortcomings, I can say that it's more pleasant to create for Android in Eclipse using the plugin than using Android Studio. That's because the development of the supporting part of Eclipse is phenomenal. He helps you with things that clearly someone needed to use and took the trouble to develop. For example, for Android the help to find errors or gaps in internationalization is much more efficient in Eclipse than in Android Studio. When I used it for Java and PHP some things were like that, but then you stumble across something someone else did too lazy or in a hurry, and you get stuck.

Pros

It is a complete IDE, with many support tools, many plugins and support for many popular programming languages. It has "versions" with embedded items, making it easy to install for this or that purpose, such as IOT projects or embedded electronics, PHP or Java. If you don't have another tool, with Eclipse you can create your end-to-end product and deliver.

Cons

First off, Eclipse is free, but I put an average price. This is because despite not having a license cost, you have cost of use in productivity. If you take twice as much time on tool X it already costs you hours of production. I find Eclipse old-fashioned, heavy, huge and dated. It's not nice to use Eclipse, it's just functional. And he has many errors in obscure canvases that look like they were made twenty years ago.

Alternatives considered

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)[IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/)

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

It's worth commenting because the decision he took a few years ago is still in effect, and we would make the same decision today: we tested Netbeans and InteliJ IDEA at the time. Netbeans was slow, heavy, did any task in the least intuitive way. JBuilder was expensive and therefore unaffordable for us. InteliJ IDEA was even more expensive, but it was great. Eclipse was mid-range between the three worlds and with no direct associated cost.

Switched from

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

That was a while ago. Today Eclipse is part of our toolbox but is only used for certain types of tasks. At the time we needed to get out of VB6 and JBuilder (Borland) was too expensive. The eclipse did, and while it's not a ferrari, sometimes it's the old 1113 truck that saves the day. We tried using Netbeans for a while, but it was SLOW and managed to make even the easiest task difficult. At the time it was Sun, but Netbeans under Apache doesn't look better.

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AC

Angelo C.  
Sviluppatore  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Un software molto utile sia per i neofiti che professionisti"

October 24, 2023

4.0

Nel complesso Eclipse IDE è un ottimo software per programmare. Mi è stato molto utile per crescere professionalmente nell'ambito della programmazione e lo consiglierei per la sua facilità nell'uso.

Pros

Di Eclipse IDE mi è piaciuta sicuramente la semplicità e la velocità con cui creare una pagina di codice. E' molto d' aiuto per i neofiti della programmazione perché da anche un aiuto durante la scrittura del codice consigliandoti come finire il codice che stai scrivendo e nel caso di errori ti specifica anche che parti di codice hai sbagliato.

Cons

Non ho apprezzato molto la funzione del debugging, perché è poco intuitiva.

Review Source

VB

Valeria B.  
Sviluppatore software  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Buono strumento di sviluppo "

January 15, 2023

5.0

Uso lo strumento per sviluppo e risoluzione di bug da anni, senza problemi

Pros

Strumenti a disposizione, personalizzazione dell'interfaccia, ottimo strumento di debug e sviluppo

Cons

Al momento lo strumento è abbastanza completo. Si potrebbe comunque migliorare la velocità e la personalizzazione

Alternatives considered

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

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

Ogni azienda preferisce una IDE rispetto all'altra, anche in base alla scelta fatta a inizio progetto. Questa IDE me la sono ritrovata da anni nella maggior parte dei casi

Review Source

IK

Ishaan K.  
Student  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Review For Eclipse IDE"

November 20, 2022

4.0

My overall experience suggests that this is the perfect IDE for coding in JAVA, due to the fact that coding in this app is seamless and that the options available to the user while coding are not intimidating in comparison to some heavy-weight IDEs.

Pros

The fact that the GUI is perfectly laid out for a JAVA developer makes this application highly accessible for people who are either beginners or advanced in coding in JAVA.

Cons

The fact that this app doesn't allow many customizations in terms of Graphical themes or icon themes makes this app less competitive in comparison to its competitors.

Switched from

[IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/)

As the above IDE was required by the course I am currently pursuing at University.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Full Stack Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse IDE opinion"

June 30, 2023

5.0

I would recommend Eclipse to anyone interested in Java programming, it's powerful enough to do great things.

Pros

Eclipse is one of the best IDEs that I have tried, it offers a lot of features that make programming easy.

Cons

The only thing that I do not like it's the interface, basically because it looks old compared to other IDEs in the market.

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