Apache NetBeans

RATING:

4.3

(228)

About Apache NetBeans

Apache NetBeans is an open-source integrated development environment (IDE) that provides tools for Java, JavaScript, HTML5, and many other languages. It provides smart editing tools and allows users to easily refactor code. Apache NetBeans is compatible with windows, Linux, Mac OSX, and BSD operating systems. The IDE’s general editor features include code formatting, code folding, custom keyboard shortcuts, smart code completion, name and parameter suggestions, plus many other features. Additionally, users can access, add, or edit code templates within Apache NetBeans. Support is available via online documentation, a wiki page, learning trails, and other resources.

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Apache NetBeans Pricing

Apache NetBeans is free and open-source.

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Apache NetBeans Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

4

Customer Support

4

Value for money

4.5

Functionality

4.5

Most Helpful Reviews for Apache NetBeans

1 - 5 of 227 Reviews

User Profile

Kirk

Verified reviewer

Computer Software, 51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed December 2022

Netbeans - Excellent IDE for PHP development

PROS

There are lots of editors out there for PHP, but Netbeans is one of the best out there for debugging

CONS

Despite relatively simple requirements and few open pages, memory usage seems to quickly grow to where 3 gigs of RAM can be consumed. I'm not sure what all is in there.

Reasons for switching to Apache NetBeans

Cost. Switching to open source was a huge benefit.

Rodrigo

Computer Software, 2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed August 2022

Powerful, reliable and easy to use for several kinds of systems engineering and development

I've been using NetBeans since 2002, and it always impresses me how easy it makes the development process. Initially was only Java. Now, I can work in complex systems with multiple languages in only one place

PROS

Works well with Java, with excellent WYSIWYG tools for Swing or JavaFX. Also works with C/C++, Python, PHP, Javascript and other languages. Easy to configure a system development with multiple languages, easy to deploy on the server (with config to multiple servers like test and production) or on the cloud.

CONS

With all these features, it is a heavy app. Demands a good machine.

Reason for choosing Apache NetBeans

Easy to use, and cost-benefit.

Reasons for switching to Apache NetBeans

Easier to work and configure than Eclipse, not a proprietary app like JBuilder or Visual J++

User Profile

Ritesh

Verified reviewer

Computer Software, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed November 2023

Nice for java developers

PROS

Netbeans is an amazing IDE for software developers. I used it to develop multiple java projects. It is budget friendly and also supports multiple programming language. It also supports drag and drop functionality which saves a lot of time.

CONS

The looks and fell of the program feels a bit old. The code suggestion and completion would be a great update to it. The app also closes frequently if used for a longer period of time on a windows computer.

Alessandro

Computer Networking, 1 employee

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed March 2024

Best computer on the market

PROS

Its simplicity of interface and its fantastic setting

CONS

Does not describe 100% the error given during compilation

Zala

Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed July 2019

Help in Fast code writing

this help us to manage the product easily and this allow to design fast for front end no need to write hard coding for the design this will automatically write code for design according to drag and drop featre

PROS

NetBeans is a ide that is currently idely used in industry That provide a best interface and auto suggestion for the method and class of langue that help to write a code fast that allow a auto alignment and auto complication of block .This also collapse a block that help to in easy to find a function that is written.this is provide drag and drop facility for design a page

CONS

not a much optimized that is working slow on less configure system as compare to sublime size of software is high compared with other text editor

Reason for choosing Apache NetBeans

in sublime project not easily manageable as comped to netbeans sublime not provide drag and drop facility