--- description: Learn more about Eclipse IDE pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Eclipse IDE Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Application Development Software](/directory/30082/application-development/software) > [Eclipse IDE](/software/205298/eclipse-ide) # Eclipse IDE Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/205298/eclipse-ide Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/205298/eclipse-ide?page=2) > Eclipse IDE is a free, open-source Java development environment with plugins contributed by a large community. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 202 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Eclipse IDE? Professional developers. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 202 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Eclipse Foundation ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $0.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Eclipse IDE is free and open source. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Belgium, Canada ## Features - API - Code Development - Code Editing - Collaboration Tools - Data Modeling - Debugging - Deployment Management - For Developers - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum ## Category - [Application Development Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30082/application-development/software) ## Related Categories - [Application Development Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30082/application-development/software) - [Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32755/integrated-development-environment-%28ide%29/software) ## Alternatives 1. [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.ca/software/136010/intellij-idea) — 4.7/5 (1256 reviews) 2. [Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.capterra.ca/software/101288/microsoft-visual-studio) — 4.6/5 (3004 reviews) 3. [Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.ca/software/178681/apache-netbeans) — 4.3/5 (231 reviews) 4. [PyCharm](https://www.capterra.ca/software/186625/pycharm) — 4.7/5 (368 reviews) 5. [Essential Studio](https://www.capterra.ca/software/32602/essential-studio) — 4.5/5 (903 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Good IDE for multiple languages" — 5.0/5 > **Richard** | *June 19, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Free. Powerful. Pretty much essential for PHP development." — 4.0/5 > **Luca** | *April 29, 2025* | Packaging & Containers | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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. ----- ### "Feature-Rich IDE for Efficient Development" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *March 30, 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "eclipse ide review worth it or not" — 3.0/5 > **bruno** | *December 19, 2024* | Research | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **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 > > 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 ----- ### "Versatile IDE with Powerful Customization" — 4.0/5 > **Mathieu** | *December 7, 2025* | Gambling & Casinos | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/205298/eclipse-ide?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/205298/eclipse-ide) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | ko | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data