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At a Glance
BlueJ
BlueJ
Star Rating
(188)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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JCreator
JCreator
Star Rating
(24)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about JCreator
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that BlueJ excels in its user-friendly interface, making it particularly suitable for beginners in programming. Reviewers mention that the visual representation of classes and objects helps in understanding object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Reviewers mention that JCreator offers a more robust feature set for experienced developers, including advanced code editing features and customizable settings, which users say enhance productivity for more complex projects.
  • G2 users highlight that BlueJ's integrated debugger is intuitive and easy to use, which reviewers say is beneficial for educational purposes, allowing students to step through code and understand errors effectively.
  • Users on G2 report that JCreator's performance is superior when handling larger projects, with faster compilation times and better resource management, which reviewers mention is crucial for professional development environments.
  • Reviewers say that BlueJ's community support is strong, with many educational resources available, while users report that JCreator has a more limited support network, which can be a drawback for those seeking help.
  • Users say that while BlueJ is primarily targeted at small businesses and educational institutions, JCreator is favored by professional developers for its extensive feature set and customization options, making it a better fit for advanced users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BlueJ
No pricing available
JCreator
No pricing available
Free Trial
BlueJ
No trial information available
JCreator
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
148
8.4
20
Ease of Use
8.7
150
9.2
19
Ease of Setup
8.5
29
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.8
21
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.5
125
8.2
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
17
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
137
8.2
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BlueJ
BlueJ
JCreator
JCreator
BlueJ and JCreator are categorized as Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
BlueJ
BlueJ has no unique categories
JCreator
JCreator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BlueJ
BlueJ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.3%
JCreator
JCreator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.8%
Reviewers' Industry
BlueJ
BlueJ
Computer Software
31.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.9%
Higher Education
11.9%
Education Management
8.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.8%
Other
26.1%
JCreator
JCreator
Computer Software
27.3%
Information Technology and Services
22.7%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Research
4.5%
Program Development
4.5%
Other
31.8%
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Discussions
BlueJ
BlueJ Discussions
It's been years since BlueJ has seen a UI overhaul, can we expect that in near future ?
1 Comment
Aryan R.
AR
No, I don't think soRead more
What version of Java does BlueJ use?
1 Comment
Fernando A. R.
FR
Java 8Read more
What is BlueJ used for?
1 Comment
Charan Manikanta N.
CN
BlueJ is an integrated development environment for Java. It is mainly used for educational purposes and building Java-based projects. Some universities use...Read more
JCreator
JCreator Discussions
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JCreator has no discussions with answers