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Free plan
- Starting price
- Free
- Open source under EPL 2.0
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Free download
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.7
- transparency & India fit
What is Eclipse?
Eclipse IDE is a free, open-source integrated development environment released under the Eclipse Public License 2.0 by the Eclipse Foundation. It is best known for Java development and also supports C/C++ and other languages through packages and marketplace plugins.
The current release is 2026-09, which supports Java 26. Eclipse ships a new release every quarter, with 2026-12 next.
What works well
- +Free and open source (EPL 2.0)
- +Strong Java tooling, supports Java 26
- +Huge plugin ecosystem via the Marketplace
- +Quarterly releases
- +x86_64 and AArch64 downloads
What to watch out for
- −Plugin setup can be complex
- −No paid vendor support plan from the Foundation
Best suited for: Java developers · Teams needing a free, extensible IDE
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Eclipse features
Researched from Eclipse's official product pages · updated September 2026.
Development
- Java tooling (Java 26 support)
- C/C++ development
- Download packages per language
Ecosystem
- Eclipse Marketplace plugins
- Quarterly release train
Eclipse pricing (USD)
SourceEvery edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Eclipse pricing breakdown
Eclipse IDE
$0
Free download
- EPL 2.0 licence
- Java, C/C++ and more via packages
- Marketplace plugins
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Is Eclipse the best choice for you?
Best choice if you are…
- Java developers
- Teams needing a free, extensible IDE
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Developers wanting a lightweight editor
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Specifications
- Category
- Developer tools & APIs
- Vendor
- Eclipse Foundation
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Belgium
- Founded
- 2001
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Eclipse — frequently asked questions
Is Eclipse software free?+
Yes. Eclipse IDE is free and open source under the Eclipse Public License 2.0.
What is the latest Eclipse IDE version?+
Eclipse 2026-09, with 2026-12 next.
Which Java versions does Eclipse support?+
The 2026-09 release supports Java 26.
What languages can I use with Eclipse?+
Java above all, plus C/C++ and many more through download packages and Marketplace plugins.
Can Eclipse be used commercially?+
Eclipse is released under EPL 2.0, an open-source licence. Review the licence terms for your use case.
Where do I download Eclipse?+
From eclipse.org/downloads, which offers x86_64 and AArch64 builds, or from the packages page.
What is Eclipse?+
Eclipse is developer tools & apis by Eclipse Foundation. Open-source IDE.
How much does Eclipse cost?+
Eclipse is free to use.
Does Eclipse offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Eclipse offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Eclipse made in India?+
No. Eclipse is developed by Eclipse Foundation in Brussels, Belgium, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Eclipse best suited for?+
Eclipse suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.
What are the best alternatives to Eclipse?+
Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Eclipse deployed?+
Eclipse is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Eclipse Foundation
Eclipse Foundation · Brussels, Belgium · Founded 2001 · 1 product in our catalogue
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