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Apache NetBeans vs PyCharm

Updated January 20, 2026

Apache NetBeans vs PyCharm: Which is best for you?

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  Features
Code Editing
4.47
For Developers
4.46
Code Development
4.45
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Web/Mobile App Development
4.88
Code Editing
4.79
Code Development
4.79
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Pros / Cons
  • Apache Netbeans is time-tested and improving to support Java developers with a complete IDE platform for any 3-tier application development whether on the client-side, Application Server side or on the DBMS side.
  • It can sometimes be a little overwhelming to find exactly the feature you're looking for sometimes I suppose.
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  • It has built-in support for Git, Docker, Jupiter Notebooks, virtual environments, and databases, making it a great all-in-one tool
  • It's resource-heavy, slow on old Windows.
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Ease-of-Use
4.2/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5
Value for Money
4.5/ 5
4.5/ 5
Customer Support
3.8/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.2/ 5
Functionality
4.3/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
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Email/Help Desk
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Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad