Apache NetBeans

Apache NetBeans

Apache Software Foundation
PyCharm

PyCharm

JetBrains
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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

All the Python tools in one place. Save time while PyCharm takes care of the routine. Focus on the bigger things and embrace the keyboard-centric approach to get the most of PyCharm's many productivity features. PyCharm knows everything about your code. Rely on it for intelligent code completion, on-the-fly error checking and quick-fixes, easy project navigation, and much more. Write neat and maintainable code while the IDE helps you keep control of the quality with PEP8 checks, testing assistance, smart refactorings, and a host of inspections. PyCharm is designed by programmers, for programmers, to provide all the tools you need for productive Python development. PyCharm provides smart code completion, code inspections, on-the-fly error highlighting and quick-fixes, along with automated code refactorings and rich navigation capabilities.

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

Python developers

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

$199 per user per 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 4.6 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.7 / 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

  • 1. PyCharm is an intuitive IDE with some useful features like auto-indentations, debugging and refactoring of code. 2. It can be easily integrated with docker and git for seamless version controlling without having to install any extra application. 3. The extension store has a lot of useful and variety of extensions. 4. It is robust, reliable and provides fast compilation timings.
  • - PyCharm is a smooth IDE for python development which can be integrated with many frameworks like Django. - It has some useful features like auto-completion, suggestion, error detection, debugging and auto indentation which helps in seamless python development. - It supports in built testing like unit testing. - It is intuitive and has a modern user interface.
  • 1. It has an excellent auto complete features that helps tremendously by suggesting syntax. 2. It can be customized heavily according to the user's preference. 3. The debugging features works really well. 4. It has inbuilt dark mode, which is better on eyes during long coding sessions.
  • - PyCharm is a simple and intuitive IDE for python development which supports various plugins and extension for additional features. - There is an in-built terminal, so the developer doesn't have to use an additional terminal, which in overall saves a lot of time when working on big projects. - Syntax highlighting, debugging and suggestions feature works seamlessly every time. - Even though it is especially crafted for python development, it also works like a charm with other programming languages.
  • - It is the best IDE to code on python. - The features are optimized and function every time. - The debugging features comes very handy in finding errors. - It can easily be used for developing big python projects or just to practice programming. - The community version, free to use.

Cons

  • 1. The syntax errors do not get stated clearly in the debug console.
  • - The startup is slow when opening a recent worked file. - Paid version is not affordable for most beginners.
  • 1. It takes a lot of system space during installation and consumes RAM while running.
  • - The startup of the application consumes a lot of system resources and takes more time at startup than other IDEs. - It is a bit expensive IDE for fresher developers who want to use it commercially.
  • - The IDE can be a bit too heavy on the RAM if the system has low specification, but, other than this, is not much con to talk about.

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

JetBrains
Founded: 2000
Czech Republic
www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/

Alternatives

Alternatives

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WebStorm

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Refact AI

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

IDE Features

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

DevOps Features

Approval Workflow
Dashboard
KPIs
Policy Management
Portfolio Management
Prioritization
Release Management
Timeline Management
Troubleshooting Reports

Integrations

C++
CSS
Code Time
HTML
JavaScript
Kotlin
Python
TypeScript
C
CSV Editor
Claude Opus 4.5
Code With Me
CodeStream
Devin Desktop
Fortran
JCov
Jit
Latta
Pascal
trail

Integrations

C++
CSS
Code Time
HTML
JavaScript
Kotlin
Python
TypeScript
C
CSV Editor
Claude Opus 4.5
Code With Me
CodeStream
Devin Desktop
Fortran
JCov
Jit
Latta
Pascal
trail
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