Apache NetBeans - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Apache NetBeans' code development capabilities, highlighting its support for multiple languages like Java, PHP, JavaScript, and HTML. They find the auto-suggestion and quick compilation capabilities valuable for identifying and fixing errors in real-time. Users report that code completion, debugging, and version control streamline the coding process. They also mention the helpful code hinting and syntax highlighting tools. However, some users feel that not all suggestions are provided, which can slow down the coding process. Of the 22 Apache NetBeans users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Code Development, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“I mostly liked the auto-suggestion feature and quick compilation of code. As soon as we are writing code it can show the compilation error same time which makes the coder's life easy. As they can fix the code same time as there is no need to compile the code after writing.”

Rahul J.

Technical Lead

“Code development tools in Apache NetBeans streamline the coding process, providing features like code completion, debugging, and version control.”

Katia m.

Software development engineer

Users report that Apache NetBeans makes code editing efficient with its robust code completion and syntax highlighting capabilities. They appreciate the ease of importing and editing existing projects and the clear display of errors and recommendations. Reviewers indicate that the code editor provides helpful hints and auto-completion suggestions, making the editing process smoother. They find the navigation across connected functions and files easy, although some mention that the editor feels outdated. Of the 22 Apache NetBeans users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Code Editing, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“The syntax highlighting and auto correct is among the best available in all the available IDEs. It is very easy to see each category of code syntax and you can never misspelled a syntax wrongly.”

Jer L.

Chief Architect

“I like how it makes my code-editing process easy by providing hints and auto completion suggestions.”

Malcolm B.

Co-founder

Reviewers indicate that Apache NetBeans offers a comprehensive integrated development environment supporting various languages like Java, C++, Python, and more. They appreciate its seamless integration with repositories like GitHub and database tools. Users report that it provides essential tools like debugging, code refactoring, and version control out of the box. They find the user interface straightforward and the IDE well-suited for both desktop and web application development, despite some complaints about its speed and outdated interface. Of the 18 Apache NetBeans users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Integrated Development Environment, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“It supports debugging, code refactoring, support for all kind of java applications.It provides support for code version management also.”

Abhuday T.

Training Coordinator

“It has almost everything you'd expect from a modern IDE, good refactoring tools, find and replace, debugging, and integrates with most build systems.”

Dylan C.

Software Developer

Users report that Apache NetBeans offers effective debugging tools, allowing them to set breakpoints, add watchers, and step through code easily. They appreciate the accurate debugging console and the helpful interface for identifying errors. Reviewers find the debugging process straightforward and efficient, especially for Java applications. They mention that the error highlighting along the scrollbar speeds up the debugging process. However, some users feel that debugging for PHP and scripting languages could be improved. Of the 27 Apache NetBeans users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Debugging, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“The debugging console is quite accurate for detecting where function or syntactic errors lie in which line(s) of code. ”

Mohammad M.

Technical Office Engineer

“Debugging in Netbeans is direct and the interface is very helpful, providing lots of information in a neat disposition.”

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Rodrigo D.

Software Engineer and Game Designer