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Time to Implement

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Return on Investment

12 months

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Naveen D.
ND
QA Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Feature-Rich and Beginner-Friendly IDE with Appealing Visuals"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

Eclipse is a popular IDE that comes packed with a wide range of features. I tend to choose it mainly for its visual appearance, which I find appealing. When I first began coding, Eclipse was the only IDE I used. I believe it is beginner-friendly because it offers helpful suggestions rather than providing the entire code, which encourages newcomers to learn and understand coding concepts more thoroughly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

One significant drawback is the lack of a dark mode, at least as far as I can tell, while using the standard old version of Eclipse. Additionally, during installation, I found that I needed to refer to the documentation for certain steps. When it comes to the UI part, it could have been better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jayanth Sai E.
JE
Student
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Extremely Versatile but Needs a UI Upgrade"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I like Eclipse because of its extensibility. The plug-in ecosystem is huge, allowing support for almost any language or framework. It has strong Java support with advanced debugging, JUnit integration, and enterprise features, which make it ideal for Java development. It is open and free, and it includes some packages for Java, web services, and integration with tools like Maven and Git. I like that it simplifies development by allowing tools for different languages and frameworks to work in one environment, which speeds up debugging and testing, reduces development time, and improves code quality. The fact that it's free and works on any OS makes it accessible and inclusive for teams using different systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

I think Eclipse could improve in several areas. First is performance optimization—it can feel a bit slow when handling large projects or working with multiple projects, which isn't unique to Eclipse, but it's noticeable. Startup time and responsiveness should also be enhanced to improve the user experience. The UI/UX feels outdated compared to newer IDEs, and they should work on modernizing it to stay competitive. Managing and updating the large plugin ecosystem can be cumbersome; a streamlined plugin manager would definitely make customizations easier. Also, the initial setup can be overwhelming for beginners, so preconfigured templates or guided onboarding would be helpful. Lastly, integrating cloud and collaboration features would be great, similar to what's available in Visual Studio Code or Visual Studio, where you can easily publish or deploy projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AJAY K.
AK
Software Engineer
Security and Investigations
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential for Java Development Despite Heavy Load Times"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I like Eclipse’s auto-complete and real-time error checking the most. They make coding faster and help me spot mistakes early, so I can focus more on logic than fixing small errors. Auto-complete helps me write code much faster because I don’t have to remember every method or class name, as Eclipse suggests them automatically. Real-time error checking is really useful because it instantly shows me mistakes while I’m typing. This saves a lot of time during debugging and keeps my code cleaner as I work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

Sometimes Eclipse feels slow and heavy, especially when opening large projects. When I open or switch between large projects, Eclipse often hangs or takes a long time to index everything. It slows down my workflow. If they could optimize the indexing process, reduce memory usage, or make project loading more efficient, it would make a big difference. Even having smarter background processing that doesn’t freeze the IDE would improve the experience a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anbuselvam S.
AS
LLM Trainer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerful, Customizable IDE Perfect for Java Development"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

Eclipse is a very powerful and flexible IDE, especially for Java development. I like its project structure, built-in tools, and strong debugging features. The plugin ecosystem is excellent and allows me to customize the IDE based on my needs. It supports large projects, integrates well with Git, and provides a stable environment for writing, running, and testing Java code. The open-source community behind Eclipse also keeps it reliable and evolving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

Eclipse can feel a bit heavy and slow to start compared to some modern IDEs. The interface looks outdated in some areas and occasional performance lag appears when working with many plugins or large workspaces. New users might find the UI slightly confusing at first. Better out-of-the-box support for modern languages and AI-based coding assistance would make the experience even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

meera hussain s.
MS
Backend developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Versatile IDE with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I used Eclipse to write Java codes and could open documentation in it too. I really like that I can change the layout as I want and add many plugins, which is super handy. It's easier for me to compare 2/3 different codes at a time because I can open all of them in a single window. Also, I can access documentation whenever I want to refer to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

I've experienced glitches too, sometimes the project window disappears, I had to add it back from show view/perspective. I donno if there are AI integration plug ins currently. But there should be a good agent that should be built in not a plug in/3rd party. It was easy. But some confusing when it came to adding perspective windows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ALISHETTI S.
AS
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Robust for Java, Needs AI Integration"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I really like Eclipse because it provides a good environment for code development and developing apps. It has great plugins and supports integration with different tools, which enhances my code development experience. The debugging feature is also quite helpful for finding and solving errors in code. I've been using Eclipse since the start, and I enjoy its interface, especially for Java development. It's satisfying to use and is a great tool for development purposes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

I didn't get to see any AI feature in Eclipse as of now. What I think is that if Eclipse provides or develops something like a chatbot or assistant to help coders, it could be a plus point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vishal D.
VD
QA Tester
Gambling & Casinos
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable, Customizable IDE for QA Workflows"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

What I appreciate most about Eclipse is its stability and reliability for daily QA tasks. Once everything is configured, it simply works without issues. I also value the high level of customization available in the interface—I can organize my views, perspectives, and plug-ins exactly as I prefer, which really streamlines the process when moving between test automation and code reviews.

Another major advantage is the plugin ecosystem. Tools for Java, Git, and debugging are seamlessly integrated, making my workflow much more efficient. Additionally, the ability to manage multiple workspaces and switch between them quickly is extremely useful, especially when I need to handle various test suites at the same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

The main downside of Eclipse is that it can feel a bit heavy. It takes noticeably longer to start up compared to other IDEs, and big projects sometimes cause lag or memory slowdowns. The interface also looks a little dated, and because there are so many menus and configuration options, it can be overwhelming for someone new. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Khushi G.
KG
Software Developer Intern
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Eclipse IDE Review"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I like in Eclipse that while building web applications using JSP and Servlets, eclipse automatically shows html page output in browser when we run the project. It is great for coding for Java, JSP, Servlets etc. It has autocompletion, error detection features also. I also like the folder structure of Eclipse as it helps in easy understanding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

It takes so much time sometimes cause delays during project builds. It consumes more RAM so it can become slow for systems having low RAM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Khushi .
K
Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Review about Eclipse"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I like Eclipse because it works well for building large projects as it provides clean workspace which helps me to keep my files organized without causing any confusion. I use Eclipse for building Java Projects. It also provides suggestions and it is good for error checking which saves my time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

One thing that I dislike about Eclipse is that it takes more time when we start. It also feel slow if we use it in old computers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MERUGU S.
MS
Employee
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Eclipse Market will make it everything possible"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

The most helpful feature in eclipse is its marketplace. It provides lot of various plugins to support the software development and testing. Also provides proper way to organize the things in environment and easy to use. Have great customer support to solve the issues related to implementation of things inside eclipse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

Sometimes it is really difficult to find the route cause of the issue inside eclipse. Takes more time solve the issue than setting up the things. Takes lot of time to open the application compared to other IDE's. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

12 months

Average Discount

19%

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