Apache NetBeans

An open source integrated development environment and platform for Java and other programming languages.

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Overview

Apache NetBeans is a free, open source IDE and platform supporting Java, PHP, JavaScript, and more. It offers code editing, refactoring, and modular architecture for application development across multiple operating systems.

Last updated: Sep 6, 2026

Key Features

Multi-language Support

Supports Java, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and plans for C/C++ integration.

Code Editing and Refactoring

Provides fast, smart editing with syntax highlighting, semantic analysis, and easy code refactoring tools.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Runs on all operating systems supporting Java, including Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, and BSD.

Application Development Wizards and Templates

Includes editors, wizards, and templates to facilitate application creation in supported languages.

Apache NetBeans Platform

A modular framework for building Swing applications with built-in features like window management and action handling.

Open Source Licensing

Available under the Apache license, free for commercial and non-commercial use with accessible source code.

Community and Support

Active community support via mailing lists, forums, and commercial support options.

Extensible Architecture

Modular design allows building robust, extensible applications beyond IDE use.

Pros

Free and open source with Apache license for commercial and non-commercial use.
Supports multiple programming languages and frameworks including Java, PHP, and JavaScript.
Cross-platform compatibility across major operating systems.
Includes a modular platform for building Swing applications, saving development time.
Active community and available commercial support options.

Cons

Documentation and tutorials are works in progress and may be incomplete.
No explicit pricing plans or commercial tiers publicly detailed.
May require Java runtime environment installation to operate.
Limited support for some languages like C/C++ is planned but not yet fully integrated.
User interface may be less modern compared to some commercial IDEs.

Pricing

Apache NetBeans pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	0	Full access to Apache NetBeans IDE and Platform Open source Apache license Community and mailing list support
Commercial Support	Contact sales	Professional support services Consulting and training Custom development assistance

Pricing is collected from the official Apache NetBeans website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Multi-language Support

Supports Java, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and plans for C/C++ integration.

Code Editing and Refactoring

Provides fast, smart editing with syntax highlighting, semantic analysis, and easy code refactoring tools.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Runs on all operating systems supporting Java, including Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, and BSD.

Application Development Wizards and Templates

Includes editors, wizards, and templates to facilitate application creation in supported languages.

Apache NetBeans Platform

A modular framework for building Swing applications with built-in features like window management and action handling.

Open Source Licensing

Available under the Apache license, free for commercial and non-commercial use with accessible source code.

Community and Support

Active community support via mailing lists, forums, and commercial support options.

Extensible Architecture

Modular design allows building robust, extensible applications beyond IDE use.

Pros

Free and open source with Apache license for commercial and non-commercial use.
Supports multiple programming languages and frameworks including Java, PHP, and JavaScript.
Cross-platform compatibility across major operating systems.
Includes a modular platform for building Swing applications, saving development time.
Active community and available commercial support options.

Cons

Documentation and tutorials are works in progress and may be incomplete.
No explicit pricing plans or commercial tiers publicly detailed.
May require Java runtime environment installation to operate.
Limited support for some languages like C/C++ is planned but not yet fully integrated.
User interface may be less modern compared to some commercial IDEs.

Pricing

Apache NetBeans pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	0	Full access to Apache NetBeans IDE and Platform Open source Apache license Community and mailing list support
Commercial Support	Contact sales	Professional support services Consulting and training Custom development assistance

Pricing is collected from the official Apache NetBeans website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

Apache NetBeans

Overview

Key Features

Multi-language Support

Code Editing and Refactoring

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Application Development Wizards and Templates

Apache NetBeans Platform

Open Source Licensing

Community and Support

Extensible Architecture

Pros

Cons

Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Key Features

Multi-language Support

Code Editing and Refactoring

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Application Development Wizards and Templates

Apache NetBeans Platform

Open Source Licensing

Community and Support

Extensible Architecture

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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