Apache NetBeans

Apache NetBeans

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About

Apache NetBeans is a versatile, open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE) used for developing applications across a wide range of programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, and C/C++. Known for its modular architecture, NetBeans provides robust tools and features that cater to the needs of developers working on desktop, mobile, and web applications. It includes intelligent code editing, debugging, and profiling capabilities, along with a built-in visual GUI builder for designing Java-based user interfaces. NetBeans also offers support for version control systems like Git, SVN, and Mercurial, facilitating seamless team collaboration. As an Apache Software Foundation project, NetBeans benefits from an active community that continuously improves and expands its functionality, making it a reliable and flexible choice for developers across various domains.

About

Discover Froala, the beautiful JavaScript WYSIWYG editor that seamlessly integrates into your projects. Its intuitive smart toolbar packs over 100 features into four simple categories, offering both power and simplicity. With comprehensive documentation and over 30 out-of-the-box plugins, developers can quickly implement and customize Froala to suit any use case. Enjoy unlimited editor loads and users, self-hosting options, and regular updates supporting the latest LTS versions of React, Angular, and Vue. Froala transforms content creation, combining developer flexibility with a user-friendly interface that your audience will love.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Developers interested in a free, open-source integrated development environment (IDE) that allows users to create applications for desktop, mobile, and web

Audience

Programmers in need of a WYSIWYG HTML editor thet enables rich text editing capabilities for their applications

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Open source
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$899 per year
Free Trial $0
Professional $899/year
Enterprise $1,999/year
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 4.2 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Apache Netbeans is an IDE which can be used for both java, php and frontend development. It is free, open source and has a great community support. It can also be used cross platform.
  • Open Source & free Good code completion Code Analyzer & converter for latest Java versions Great debugging feature Plugin support Cross platform availability
  • (+) Easy to set up and use a very good interface. (+) Supports many programming languages like java, c++, PHP, and many others. (+) Code suggestions are very efficient. (+) Debugging is easy, step by step (+) Support for multiple platforms like ubuntu, mac, windows
  • NetBeans has proved to be a great IDE for compiling Java Applications. It can be used to code your own programs as well as trying out and debugging codes filled with errors.

Cons

  • Unlike PhpStorm it lacks advanced features like intelligent autocomplete and dedicated framework support
  • It's not very well optimized in terms of memory usage. Slow loading times especially for larger projects.
  • (-) It becomes slow when you have background operations. (-) Plugins can be improved for web apps. (-) Searching for words in code can be fast. (-) Launch time is slow.
  • The setup can be quite tedious especially for people who aren't too computer literate. They're going to have a hard time installing the IDE by itself because of the complicated instructions.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Froala is easy to integrate and provides a clean, professional editing experience. The configuration options are flexible, the documentation is clear, and the available plugins cover most common requirements, including images, tables, links, formatting, and file management. It also produces cleaner HTML than many other rich-text editors I have tested.
  • Froala’s simplicity and clean UI make it a pleasure to embed into custom applications. The documentation is solid, and it integrates smoothly with JavaScript and frameworks. The real strength is how lightweight and customizable it feels; especially when you extend it with AI features like contextual writing.
  • What really stood out to me first was how good the documentation is. They even provide live JSFiddle examples to quickly test features, that’s a big win for developers like me who don’t want to spin up a full project just to see something in action. I also like how well it integrates with so many frameworks. Although I mostly work with ReactJS, and the experience has been smooth and reliable so far. The level of customizability is another major plus. It’s regularly updated, so I rarely run into compatibility issues. And if I ever need something specific, the plugin system keeps things modular and clean. I’ve tried editors free editors before, they’re fine, but the outdated documentation with weird fixes that you find on old stackoverflow, made things tougher. Froala, on the other hand, actually feels like a polished, enterprise-grade product.
  • Froala looks clean, works smoothly, and drops right into my projects without any headaches. No wasting time on tricky setup or extra code. It just works. Plus, since it’s lightweight, my app stays super fast, which is awesome when speed really matters
  • Fast, lightweight, and efficient. The Froala Editor is impressively quick Developer-friendly, highly customizable. With a modular, plugin-based architecture, Froala integrates easily into a variety of frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Rails, Django, etc.). You can tailor toolbars, icons, popups, inline styles, and more. Responsive & mobile-optimized. It supports responsive behavior across devices, including image and video resizing on both Android and iOS. Notably, Froala was among the first editors to offer toolbar customization per screen size. Strong documentation and support. Official docs are comprehensive, providing examples and integration guidelines.

Cons

  • The pricing may be expensive for small projects compared with open-source alternatives. Advanced customization can also require additional development time, especially when modifying plugin behavior or upload workflows.
  • The pricing can feel steep for small teams, and initial plugin configuration takes some tweaking. Would love to see more native AI integrations built in.
  • That said, the pricing can be a bit steep for smaller teams or early-stage projects. Unless a text editor is a core part of your product, you can probably stick with free, open-source options for a while. Since Froala isn’t open source, you’re dependent on their support team if something breaks which is fine for enterprise setups, but not ideal for smaller projects.
  • Not the most budget-friendly option if you’re working on smaller projects or on your own.
  • The editor is not free. For many use cases (especially OEM, SaaS, or enterprise), pricing may exceed budgets. While basic features are easy to adopt, fully leveraging advanced customization and plugins may require a learning curve.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Apache Software Foundation
Founded: 1999
United States
www.apache.org

Company Information

Froala
United States
froala.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

CKEditor 5

CKEditor 5

CKSource
TinyMCE

TinyMCE

Tiny Technologies
WebStorm

WebStorm

JetBrains

Categories

Categories

Application Development Features

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development

Integrations

HTML
JavaScript
Apache Tomcat
Apache Velocity
C
COBOL
Eclipse GlassFish
Elixir
Ionic
JCov
JProfiler
JSON
Julia
MATLAB
PHP
R
Rust
Scala
Tcl
Webswing

Integrations

HTML
JavaScript
Apache Tomcat
Apache Velocity
C
COBOL
Eclipse GlassFish
Elixir
Ionic
JCov
JProfiler
JSON
Julia
MATLAB
PHP
R
Rust
Scala
Tcl
Webswing
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